August 16, 2026 Why one of the most common brain disorders is also one of the most misunderstood BY The Conversation “It’s all in your head.” By the time many people with functional neurological disorder arrive in our clinic, they have heard these five words more times than they can count. They are told their brain … Continue reading Why one of the most common brain disorders is also one of the most misunderstood
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Do this for 5 to 10 minutes a day to improve your brain at any age, new research shows
August 02, 2026 Do this for 5 to 10 minutes a day to improve your brain at any age, new research shows BY Inc. Is there anything you can do to improve your own brain function in just a few minutes a day? New research suggests that the answer may be yes. Five to 10 minutes … Continue reading Do this for 5 to 10 minutes a day to improve your brain at any age, new research shows
Gen Z reports early cognitive decline. Here’s what to know about the brain rot epidemic—and what to do about it
May 11, 2026 Gen Z reports early cognitive decline. Here’s what to know about the brain rot epidemic—and what to do about it BY Inc. “Challenges with memory and thinking have emerged as a leading health issue reported by U.S. adults,” associate professor of neurology Adam de Havenon of the Yale School of Medicine has reported. A … Continue reading Gen Z reports early cognitive decline. Here’s what to know about the brain rot epidemic—and what to do about it
These sounds could soothe your restless brain
March 06, 2026 These sounds could soothe your restless brain BY Jared Lindzon Like many children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Jake Sussman struggled in elementary school, especially in areas that required quiet concentration, like reading. “I’m very sensitive to sound, so the smallest noises can be distracting,” says the now-30-year-old, who was diagnosed in sixth grade. … Continue reading These sounds could soothe your restless brain
How hesitation is a fundamental brain feature, according to neuroscientists
February 19, 2026 How hesitation is a fundamental brain feature, according to neuroscientists
Brain Functions React Differently To AI-Generated Ads, Consumers Not Buying It
Brain Functions React Differently To AI-Generated Ads, Consumers Not Buying It by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, December 12, 2024 How the brain accepts and processes GAI in creative and advertisements has become a focus of several studies as more companies start using the technology to build ads. It will affect ad performance if certain factors … Continue reading Brain Functions React Differently To AI-Generated Ads, Consumers Not Buying It
5 brain hacks that can alleviate stress, according to a biopsychologist
October 29, 2024 5 brain hacks that can alleviate stress, according to a biopsychologist Stress triggers our amygdala, which is our fear center. Here’s how to combat those feelings. BY Stephanie Vozza In his first inaugural address, Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” While he was trying … Continue reading 5 brain hacks that can alleviate stress, according to a biopsychologist
How to train your brain to be more optimistic
June 02, 2024 How to train your brain to be more optimistic Optimists are wealthier, live longer, and are more successful in life, work, and relationships. Here’s how to change your mindset if you are naturally pessimistic. BY Kathleen Davis Welcome to Work Smarter, Fast Company‘s newsletter on career, leadership, and productivity advice. You can sign up to … Continue reading How to train your brain to be more optimistic
You can coach your brain to increase your attention span—here’s how
By Fast Company Staff January 18, 2024 From the infinite scroll of Facebook and Instagram to the temptation of a perfectly sunny day, there are a lot of distractions that prevent you from zeroing in on your work. Turns out, human brains are in the moment for just over half of our waking hours—a … Continue reading You can coach your brain to increase your attention span—here’s how
Google Brain founder: AI firms use extinction fears for regulation
Google Brain founder: AI firms use extinction fears for regulation Radek Zielinski / Oct 31, 2023 Andrew Ng, co-founder of Google Brain and former chief scientist at Baidu, has accused large tech companies of spreading fear about artificial intelligence leading to human extinction as part of a “regulatory capture campaign” to shut down competition … Continue reading Google Brain founder: AI firms use extinction fears for regulation