August 10, 2017
What kind of brain do you have and what can you do with it?
June 30, 2017
When you’re angry, a lot may happen. You’re screaming, throwing things across the room, and slamming doors or maybe silently seething. But what exactly happens to your body when you’re mad? Here’s the science behind it: 1. The brain processes anger through the amygdala, an almond-shaped mass that assists with…
June 16, 2017
The beach can be a site for rejuvenation and refreshment. With their scenic beauty, beaches impart a sense of peace and serenity into us that is beneficial to both our mental and physical well-being. The soothing smells and sounds of the waves combined have a healing effect on our brain--referred to…
June 09, 2017
I stood by my father’s hospital bed as my mother and siblings cried. My father was unconscious – tubes and hospital things sticking out of him, as well as stains from tape and chemicals that cleaned his skin. Seeing a loved one helpless makes you feel small and vulnerable, exposed…
May 12, 2017
When sadness strikes, it's easy to feel powerless over it. But when you know how your brain works, you can turn on more pleasant feelings. Sadness is natural; our brain releases both happy and unhappy chemicals because both have a job to do. Happy brain chemicals turn on in short…
