Gut Feeling: The Science of Food and Thought
Ever wonder why that extra slice of cake called your name, or why your focus fades after lunch? This episode digs into the fascinating world of brain signals and how they control our eating habits. So...
12 Jan 202420min
The Placebo Paradox: Power of Belief, Illusion of Medicine
Delve into the fascinating world of the placebo effect, where mere belief can trigger remarkable healing responses. Let’s explore how our expectations and beliefs can influence our physical and mental...
1 Dec 202320min
‘Tis the Season. For Babies!
If you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant, this is an exciting time. It is also a time to get serious about your maternal health. It may just save you and your baby’s life. A recent study found...
17 Nov 202322min
#Goals: Is sharing caring, or detrimental, when it comes to revealing your goals?
Research from the State University of Ohio suggests that sharing your personal goals with someone you see as "higher status" can help you achieve them. Reference journal: https://doi.org/10.1037/apl...
11 Nov 202321min
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
The answer may not be as obvious as you think. A study suggests that roosters might recognize themselves in the mirror. Reference journal: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal...
30 Okt 20238min
What's Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander. But Make It a Pig.
Pig kidney keeps monkey alive for two years, study finds. Reference article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06594-4
21 Okt 202313min
Rethinking Illusions of the Mind
Research at the University of Exeter suggests many visual illusions are a result of limitations in the ways our eyes and visual neurons function, not our minds. Read more! https://journals.plos.org/pl...
13 Okt 202310min
Zombie Cells: The Secret to Aging and Age-Related Disease
In this episode, Tiffany checks in on what researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN are doing on the research of aging. Are zombie cells the key to the fountain of youth? Tune in to find out. ...
29 Sep 202314min
