Brain Science

We are constantly told to make the most of our time. Work harder, with more focus. Stop procrastinating. Optimize. To be happy, creative, and successful requires discipline. The most important thing is to be efficient with every precious hour. But what if all that advice was wrong, and letting the brain rest, and the mind wander, could improve our lives? Dr. Joseph Jebelli proves this surprising and fascinating point in The Brain at Rest, blending science and personal stories with practical tips about using the brain’s “default network.”

More than 90 percent of sexually active women have only been given a very limited amount of information about how birth control works, often right at the beginning when they start their first pill or patch. Not all of us enjoy biology lessons, and figuring out the complexities of hormones, cycles, and our bodies can feel a little too much. But it doesn’t need to be rocket science. Getting a better insight into how your body really works can empower you and open up choices and possibilities so that you make the best decisions for yourself. After all, this is your body!

Enter the shadowy realm where science and the supernatural collide in "Your Haunted Brain," a mesmerizing exploration of the psychology behind ghost hunting and human fascination with the paranormal. Author J.R. Meza takes listeners on a thrilling journey through ghostly encounters, delving into the interplay of belief, perception, and the power of the human mind.

Tired of always battling the afternoon slump? Feeling sluggish and low on physical or mental energy most days? It doesn’t have to be this way.

In the wake of a divorce, science writer and single mother Kayt Sukel made herself a guinea pig in the labs of some unusual love experts to find out. This Is Your Brain on Sex is her lively and hilarious examination of the big questions about love and sex, previously published in hardcover as Dirty Minds. Each chapter of this edgy romp through the romantic brain looks at a different aspect of love above the belt.

Professor Erika Szymanski makes wine science accessible to non-experts. Rather than approach wine science as body of facts about wine, Szymanski explores how wine science can open up multiple ways of seeing, understanding, and appreciating wine. Too often, wine science is presented as a comprehensive body of knowledge that enthusiasts aiming to become experts should memorize. This book instead uses scientific research to explore wine as an endlessly rich cultural phenomenon.

This is the most unique quiz show ever! Brian Brain's quizzes can be enjoyed by the whole family. Why? Because there are always two sets of questions: one for the younger members of the family (the Budding Brains) and one for the grown ups (the Boffs). Each Budding Brain question is taken from the basis of the UK National Curriculum and is specific to the child's age group, Key Stage, and subject. So whatever the age of your child, everybody can compete with each other on a level playing field!

From bargains in the Big Apple to the bustling bazaars of Istanbul, from in-store to interactive and online to mobile, neuromarketing pioneer Dr. David Lewis goes behind the scenes of the "persuasion industry" to reveal the powerful tools, techniques, technologies, and psychologies seeking to stimulate us all to buy more - often without us consciously realizing it.

Bradley Sickler offers a timely theological, scientific, and philosophical analysis of cognitive science, arguing that the brain is more complex than what can be explained by science alone. Navigating questions about the brain, religion, and science, Sickler guides listeners to confidently affirm that the Christian worldview offers the most compelling vision of the true nature of humanity.

Six Rings is a book interested in analyzing the complexities of the brain, as well as identifying the various changes substance addiction makes to the neural pathways. The brain takes centre stage, and apart from providing insight to aid in the understanding of addictions, enormous effort is put into analyzing the different strategies that can be employed to develop the brain.

La serie de libros Seis Anillos está interesada en analizar las complejidades del cerebro, y cómo mantenerlo en óptima salud. El cerebro es el centro de atención, y estos libros proporcionan información para ayudar a comprender cómo los factores psicológicos y fisiológicos afectan a su salud y a su rendimiento óptimo.

This bathroom book isn’t a novelty—it’s a mind-satisfying listen to keep you entertained in the loo. The insane-but-true stories within aren’t for the faint of heart, but they’ll sure make going number two a lot more satisfying! Whether you’re a pop-culture enthusiast, a science lover, a history buff, or are curious about a ton of other subjects, this book is perfect to fill those empty moments. Learn something new, impress your friends, and gain knowledge while on the john.

Introducing The Memory Improvement Guidebook with five memory-improving techniques by Emerson Hooper. Whether you are a college student and want to learn how to memorize anything or you have trouble remembering names, dates, or your PIN number, this memory-improving audiobook is here to help you understand the ins and outs of improving your memory.

In this audio program from expert David Krueger, MD, listeners will learn: a proven system to consistently perform under pressure; success strategies for dealing with stress in high pressure circumstances; the self-regulation system that pro athletes and actors use; a way to enter and sustain a mindset of optimum performance; how to avoid chokes and slumps; and how to develop proven pressure management tools to sustain focus and enhance success.

Do you want to fight against stress, depression, and anxiety? Are you curious about to use your brain in a more productive way? Learn how to improve your brain, anxiety control, increase your memory, and reduce stress? Then you are in the right place.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi reviews the link between food and brain function and offers specific recommendations for staying mentally younger, sharper, and fitter in her book Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power.

There is no doubt that having a positive outlook on life is something that helps us achieve our dreams and goals. Living with perpetual negativity is one of the most damaging things for our prospects and overall happiness. It can also prevent people from getting close to us. Becoming a more positive person has lots of effects on our short-term happiness, which then has a knock-on impact on how we thrive and succeed in later life, as well.

How much do you know about that three-pound hunk of tissue in your head - your brain? Its structure and function drive your behavior in profound ways. Scientists are studying the brain and its chemicals to find behavioral patterns, to figure out the sources of good moods and random outbursts, for example. This compilation from Science News for Students turns to brain science to answer all sorts of questions: Can you actually be addicted to your phone? Why is it so hard to sleep away from home?