Your brain is an absolutely astounding piece of equipment. It’s responsible for nearly everything you do and over 70,000 thoughts a day. It’s the command center of your body, is incredibly complex, and it’s mysterious. We’re uncovering more and more information each day. Here are 10 facts about the brain you probably didn’t know. 1. You Can Ma...

When the great Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus said that “the only thing constant in this world is change “, it reverberated through the ages and is remembered even today. It is because we can see that there is so much truth in this age-old adage and the human brain seems to be echoing this as well because it is constantly changing, too....

GABA (Gama-Aminobutyric Acid) is a neurotransmitter that has a calming or relaxing effect on the nervous system. In recent years, GABA has seen a surge in use and interest. GABA was first isolated as an amino acid in 1863 but it was not until 1950 that Eugene Roberts and J. Awapara discovered GABA as an inhibitory transmitter. Let find out wha...

A collection of neuroscientists believe that within the next hundred years it will be possible for the human brain to continue life after death.

If you've ever gone a night without getting much sleep, then you know how it can affect you the next day. You're sluggish and fatigued - and it seems like your brain is lagging a few steps behind. We've long known how important sleep is, of course, but we're still learning about all of the different ways in which sleep affects the brain. It t...