Your Brain On

Space travel goes against a million years of human evolution. So how does it affect our brains? In just six decades of manned space flights, we've discovered a remarkable amount about the neurological...

1 Maj 202452min

The U.S. is set to have its oldest President ever. Should we be worried, or are we thinking about aging the wrong way? The unprecedented age of the two United States presidential candidates, Biden and...

3 Apr 202433min

A healthier heart equals a healthier brain — no surprise there — but what's the neuroscience behind the benefits of a cardio workout? Cardiovascular exercise, be it a brisk stroll, a light jog, or an ...

27 Mars 202434min

How does Alzheimer's alter the brain, and how do we create a future without the disease? Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, threatens to single-handedly collapse our healthcare systems. Bu...

20 Mars 20241h

Are there differences between the brains of women and men? In this episode of Your Brain On, we explore the unique aspects of the female brain, and how the male-biased history of medical science has l...

13 Mars 202423min

What actually is ADHD? What caused the sharp increase in cases? How does diagnosis work? ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. 60 years ago, it wasn't mentioned at all in the Diagnostic and ...

6 Mars 202433min

From trepanning to Neuralink, we've always been curious about operating on our brains — for better or worse. Tens of thousands of people were lobotomized before the practice began to decline in the 19...

28 Feb 202425min

Why do we dream? Is lucid dreaming real? How can dreams be used for therapy? Does cheese really give us nightmares? In this episode, we discuss the neuroscience and psychology of: • REM sleep, and how...

21 Feb 202431min