Summer naturally evokes rest, travel, and a sense of freedom. Still, for many, this season becomes a subtle source of stress. As the days grow longer, a new kind of pressure emerges: the obligation to create exceptional moments, not just to enjoy them, but to showcase them. Under the influence of social media, this social…
Barefoot on warm sand, the sun reflecting on water, the rustle of leaves, birdsong, these sensory experiences trigger an immediate sense of relief. They reveal a deep interaction between the brain and the natural world, a sensory synergy that modulates both cognitive and emotional functions. While cities flood our senses with artificial stimuli and relentless…
In summer, heat doesn’t just lull the body, it also dulls our alertness. In the midst of an afternoon, lying in the shade or sitting still, you may notice your thoughts begin to drift. Eyes half-closed, sounds fade away, and mental images arise unbidden. It’s not quite dreaming, yet it’s not fully awake. This peculiar…
In some cities, lines begin to form before sunrise. Outside Pop Mart stores, people wait for hours in hopes of leaving with a small, sealed box. Online, stock vanishes in seconds, while social media overflows with photos, excited unboxings, and carefully staged figurines. The coveted object is Labubu, a strange creature with sharp teeth, an…
Bipolar disorder is one of the most disabling psychiatric conditions, marked by alternating episodes of depression and mania that profoundly disrupt social, professional, and emotional life. Despite pharmacological advances, achieving long-term mood stabilization remains a major clinical challenge. Current treatments, including mood stabilizers and atypical antipsychotics, show uneven effectiveness from one patient to another. This…
She was only 14. That morning, she woke up like any other day. But something had changed. The day before, the results came in, she had failed her final exam for the third year of middle school. A single word, failure, and her world crumbled. A few hours later, she climbed to the third floor…
Sitting for hours each day is no longer just a cardiovascular or metabolic health concern, it has become a serious warning sign for the brain. In a world where sitting has become the invisible norm, from the office chair to the driver’s seat, the couch to the screen, sedentary behavior is no longer a simple…
In recent years, the prospect of diagnosing mental disorders through brain imaging has gained significant momentum. With advances in neuroimaging and the rise of artificial intelligence, researchers are beginning to identify so‑called “biotypes”, distinct brain profiles thought to reflect mechanisms specific to depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions. This transdiagnostic approach aspires to move beyond…
Can learning a foreign language still stimulate the aging brain? Once considered a marginal question in cognitive science, this issue is now taking center stage in the neuroscience of aging. As life expectancy continues to rise, preserving brain function has become a critical concern. Many strategies have been proposed to slow age-related cognitive decline, but…
What if running a marathon didn’t just drain your muscles, but also quietly reshaped the very structure of your brain? At the heart of this transformation lies a subtle but essential player: myelin. This sheath, which insulates nerve fibers, isn’t just responsible for the speed of neural signals, it may also act as an emergency…