emotional brain

There’s a little blue pill to get the boys going, but what about your sexual wellness? Two new drugs may be on the horizon for female sexual health which, fingers crossed, will be getting you in the mood in just a few years time. …

If you want to master all aspects of your life, the following simple tips will help you make important changes – both big and small. Learn something new Your brain is just like muscle, and ‘use it or lose it’ applies just the same.…

In his latest book, ‘impulse’, chartered neuropsychologist Dr David Lewis examines the science behind impulsive behaviour, focusing on the mental activity that occurs below the level of your conscious thoughts. ‘impulse’ starts by…

If your first instinct is to reach for your Smartphone to find out what that means, the answer is probably yes! That’s because nomophobia is the fear of being without your mobile phone.  The capabilities of mobile phones have increased…

You can’t open a webpage, read a newspaper or magazine without finding some news piece or latest research about physical health. Whether it’s a new way to increase fitness, boost your immune system or a healthy exercise and eating plan, no…

Do you ever stop to wonder how the colours around you could affect your mood and wellbeing? Will wearing black all day really make you depressed? Can working in a yellow room make you more energetic? Well, some people believe that colours…

If you don’t believe this, picture the scene when you last felt totally at peace... lying in the sun on the beach; curled up with a good book; strolling hand in hand through the park with the person you love... Are you there, completely, in…

Smartphones are an integral part of most people’s lives, allowing us to stay connected and updated at all times. The downside of that convenience is that many of us are also addicted to the constant alerts from our devices, unable to ignore…

Do you know someone who is playful in different situations, can easily see things from new perspectives, and can turn monotonous tasks into something interesting? Do you also notice that somehow good things seem to happen to them and they…

If you’re stressed out after an argument with a friend or high pressure to meet a work deadline, you may want to ‘decompress’ or relax to feel more grounded. At such a time, all you need to do is be in a place that has blue lighting.…

There have been several explanations offered as to why we dream: One hypothesis is that dreams are a catharsis to the stresses of daily life; another is that they are actually a disruption of the nervous system. Yet another possible…