Neuropsychology

All medications have side effects, it's no secret. However, some are more dangerous than others. A recent study conducted at the University of Washington reveals that one of the  most …

[Read more...] about 4 medications you’ve probably taken that cause dementia

You'll probably answer with a resounding "no," thinking that this is one of the craziest questions you've ever read. However, if you know how flexible our brains are, you'll realize that the …

[Read more...] about Marble-Hand illusion: How it’s possible?

We like to think that we are rational people, that we make most of our decisions by weighing the pros and cons. That belief gives us a sense of security and comfort. However, day after day we fall …

[Read more...] about 5 cognitive biases that limit our potential

We like to think that our decisions are rational but in reality our behavior is determined by different factors, many of which are beyond our control and even our conscience. In fact, in recent years, …

[Read more...] about 3 surprising effects of glucose on your behavior

Why do babies cry when they hear another baby crying? Why can we almost feel pain when we see a hurt person? Why do we feel firsthand the problems experienced by the character in the book we are …

[Read more...] about Mirror neurons: What are they?

You probably already knew that tea is a wonderful drink, but perhaps you didn't know that the effects of tea extend to our brain. In fact, I will now give you three good reasons to include a cup of …

[Read more...] about 3 wonderful effects of tea on the brain