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In his sci-fi film Inception (2010), Christophe Nolan imagined his protagonist slipping into other people’s dreams and even shaping their contents. But what if this story wasn’t so far away from real life?

Booking a holiday can alter our brain chemistry for the better

Many people live with what’s known as sensory over-reactivity or over-responsiveness. Those with this condition experience an over-reaction to sensory stimuli, such as touch. When overstimulated, the brain triggers a fight-or-flight response, which can lead to irritability, withdrawing from people, and temper tantrums.

There is no standard diagnosis for ‘phone addiction’, and a debate rages about whether there should be. But will medicalizing a behavior help or harm those suffering from it?

When the brain's supply of oxygen is reduced or eliminated, damage can set in very quickly.

Sleep is just as critical to older people as a balanced diet and regular exercise.

Scientists fuse brain-like tissue with electronics to create an 'organoid neural network' that can recognise voices and solve complex problems. While the study raises difficult ethical questions, such as whether brain organoids are conscious, it also represents a new high in neuromorphic computing and the ability of organoids to be…

Many of us remember vividly being yelled at or feeling threatened by a family member, a teacher, or a boss.

We’re all time-poor, so multi-tasking is seen as a necessity of modern living. We answer work emails while watching TV, make shopping lists in meetings and listen to podcasts when doing the dishes. We attempt to split our attention countless times a day when juggling both mundane and important tasks.

Everyone can agree that exercise is healthy. Among its many benefits, exercise improves heart and brain function, aids in controlling weight, slows the effects of aging and helps lower the risks of several chronic diseases.

Let’s be honest – many of us are unhappy with the excessive time we spend on our phones. We’re here to help with a brand new series and newsletter