That Neuroscience Guy
Olav Krigolson
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The neuroscience of everyday life without the big words. If you are fascinated with the human brain and would like to learn something new, this is the podcast for you.
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Dec 2, 2023
The Neuroscience of Selfishness
Have you ever wondered why some people are so selfish? Or maybe you've even thought this about yourself? As it turns out your brain is hardwired to be selfish. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind how our brain particularly loves items, people, memories, and many other things related to our sense of self.
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Nov 28, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Bayesian Thinking
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss what Bayesian Thinking is, and what it means for your brain.
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Nov 24, 2023
The Neuroscience of Mind Reading
You'll often see lie detector tests in modern media, where large machines are used to determine if someone is telling the truth. But does that actually work? And is there a better way to look into someones mind and see what they're thinking? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind reading someone's mind.
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Nov 14, 2023
Neuroscience Bites - TED Talk Recommendations
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss some examples of TED Talks that are great for people who want to learn more about the brain (without the formality of a class or degree).
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Nov 10, 2023
The Neuroscience of Why You Can't Tickle Yourself
Have you ever wondered why you can't tickle yourself? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how the brain's motor system prevents you from being able to tickle yourself.
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Nov 5, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Sleep Tracking
In today's neuroscience bite, we discuss how you can track your sleep at home to improve brain health.
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Nov 2, 2023
The Neuroscience of Brain Fog
Its not uncommon for long periods of effort and/or stress to impact our brain, leaving us thinking less clearly and at a much slower rate. In Today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind brain fog.
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Oct 29, 2023
Neuroscience Bites - Assembling Memories
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss how our brain recreates memories when we need them.
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Oct 25, 2023
Neuroscience Myth Busting Part 2
Do we really "rewire" our brains? Does studying animals help us understand the human brain? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss more common neuroscience myths.
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Oct 15, 2023
Neuroscience Bites - Einstein's Brain
In today's Neurosciene Bite, we discuss what might have made Albert Einstein's brain different from the average person.
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Oct 13, 2023
Neuroscience Myth Busting
Do we really only use 10% of your brain? Are creative people more 'right-brained' than everyone else? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we parse through common neuroscience myths and discuss how mythical they might be.
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Oct 9, 2023
Neuroscience Bites - Scary Movies
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss how scary movies affect people, whether they love or hate them.
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Oct 5, 2023
Optimizing Your Vision with Special Guest Dr. Cameron McCrodan
Vision is more than just your eyes - you need your brain to intake visual information and process it. However, optometric care has largely focused on treating just your eyes. But what if we started trying to change your brain instead of your eyes? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we invite Dr. Cameron McCrodan to discuss how targeting visual processing and control in the brain can markedly improve treatments for patients with concussions, migraines, balance issues, and more.
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Sep 29, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-"Don't Be Such a Scientist"
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we review "Don't Be Such a Scientist" by Randy Olson and discuss some problems with modern science.
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Sep 29, 2023
The Neuroscience of Crowds
Whether pushing through people at a shopping mall or standing shoulder to shoulder at a concert, being in crowds is a common experience. For some of us, that experience is overwhelmingly negative. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy we discuss the neuroscience behind our behaviour in crowds, and how our brain changes when surrounded by others.
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Sep 21, 2023
Neuroscience Bites - Book About Critical Thinking
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss a great book that dives into impulsive decision making.
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Sep 17, 2023
The Neuroscience of Fashion
Legwarmers. Socks and Sandles. Skinny jeans. Goretex puffer jackets. Fashion is an ever-evolving aspect of culture, representing people's opinions on clothing, footwear, and accessories. But how do our brains process this complex form of expression? In this week's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind our fashion sense.
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Sep 14, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Deliberate Play
In today's Neuroscience Bite we discuss Deliberate Play, an activity that builds intrinsic motivation.
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Sep 11, 2023
The Neuroscience of Motivation
We all have things that motivate us. Whether its a coach or teacher encouraging you to do better or an inner drive to get things done, we need motivation to complete goals. But how does our brain respond to motivation? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind motivation.
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Aug 21, 2023
The Neuroscience of Screen Time Addiction
For many of us, it's hard to go a day without being on our phones. This can come in the form of urges to pick up your phone when you're not doing anything, or even shutting out the rest of your environment when you're on your phone. But why are we so addicted to our screens, and how does that affect our brains? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind smartphone and screen addictions.
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Aug 11, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Pets
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind our relationships with our pets.
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Aug 8, 2023
Women in Neuroscience with Special Guest Katherine Boere
A prevalent problem in virtually all modern science is the disproportionately low number of women in the field. This lack of representation of women in science starts at a young age, and persists into later stages of many STEM professions. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we invite Katherine Boere, a PhD student in the Krigolson Lab and leader in the Women in STEM movement at the University of Victoria, to discuss the barriers for women in the field, where they come from, and how we can take them down.
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Aug 4, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-The 4 Day Work Week
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the current state of neuroscientific evidence for the 4-day work week.
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Aug 1, 2023
The Neuroscience of Food
For everyone, food is essential for life. For most people, food is an avenue to enhance life. But how do food and taste impact our brain? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind eating food.
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Jul 30, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-How to Become a Neuroscientist
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss how to become a neuroscientist.
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Jul 24, 2023
The Neuroscience of Rumination
It's common for quiet times in our mind to be invaded by intensly emotional memories. Whether reminiscing about happy moments or dreading the bad ones, we tend to ruminate on the past. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we dig into the neuroscience behind how and why we ruminate.
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Jul 14, 2023
Neuroscience Bites- Why We can't Always Study Neuroscience in the Real World
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss why a large portion of what we know about neuroscience is learned in the lab versus out in the real world.
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Jul 10, 2023
The Neuroscience of Mind Wandering
Whether it is in the classroom, in the office, or even at the dinner table, it's common for our minds to wander from the current setting. But why do we let our minds get away from the task at hand? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind mind wandering.
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Jul 9, 2023
Neuroscience Bites- A Professor's Rant
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss what its like to be a professor.
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Jul 5, 2023
Q & A with a Neuroscientist
How does imposter syndrome affect your brain? Is there a limit to how much you can learn? In today's episode, we do a rapid-fire Q&A session using questions listeners have asked recently.
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Jul 3, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-The Matrix
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind a popular film called the Matrix.
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Jun 30, 2023
The Neuroscience of Being Scared to Fly
For a lot of us, flying is not a comfortable experience. However, even after the lineups, the expensive goods, and dealing with delays and cancellations, some people are still anxious about the flight itself. Why is that? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind why we become afraid when flying.
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Jun 26, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Walking Outside
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind why walking outside is better for your brain than walking inside or not at all.
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Jun 19, 2023
The Neuroscience of Advertising
Virtually every form of modern media comes with some degree of advertising attached. From commercials on TV to product promotions on social media, we are constantly told what to buy. But how does this affect our brain? In this episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind advertising.
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Jun 18, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Why the Doctor Hits Your Knee with a Hammer
In today's neuroscience bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind the patellar tendon tap, a common test used by doctors.
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Jun 16, 2023
The Neuroscience of ... Wearing Less Clothes?
As humans have evolved, we have relied more and more on clothing. From long sleeve shirts to thick-soled shoes, the modern human is very dependent on clothes. But what if that isn't good for us? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind clothing coverage, and how more sensory exposure can help our brains.
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Jun 7, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Energy Drinks
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind consuming energy drinks.
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Jun 7, 2023
The Neuroscience of Why Your Brain Gets Tired
Sometimes you wake up and your brain feels foggy. Maybe, halfway through the day you hit a wall and lose the motivation to get things done. But why does our brain get tired? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind why we feel mental fatigue, how it affects the brain, and how to prevent it best.
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Jun 3, 2023
Neuroscience Bites - Patience
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind patience.
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Jun 3, 2023
The Neuroscience of Burnout
Long bouts of stressful work, problems at home, and countless other things can leave you feeling exhausted and distressed. Burnout, the state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion, is becoming more prominent. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind how we become burnt out and how it affects the brain.
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May 26, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-The Primary Sensory Cortex
For this week's neuroscience bite, we discuss the primary sensory cortex, a brain area important for how integrate sensory information from our environment.
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May 23, 2023
The Neuroscience of Toxic Relationships
Have you ever had a friend exhibit harmful or toxic behaviour? Maybe you have been in a romantic relationship where your partner consistently manipulates or makes you feel unsafe. Either way, it can be difficult for us to get out of these unhealthy situations. To kick off season 5 of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind staying in toxic relationships.
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May 16, 2023
Season 5 Preview
A quick preview of whats coming in season 5, premiering this June.
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Apr 12, 2023
Season 4 Finale - The Neuroscience of Sex
Sex is a complicated topic: it's a mix of libido, attraction, social interaction and motivation. To cap off season 4, we're diving into the neuroscience of sex, why we want to have it and what's going on in the brain while we have it.
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Apr 5, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Phineas Gage
When we discussed schizophrenia in the last episode, we mentioned Phineas Gage. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss why this individual is so highly discussed in the neuroscience of personality and self-control.
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Apr 2, 2023
The Neuroscience of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a common brain disorder that causes delusions, hallucinations and disconnection from the world around you. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind schizophrenia, and how brain dysfunction leads to the aforementioned symptoms.
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Mar 29, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Peer Reviews
One of the most important parts of science is peer review. In today's neuroscience bite, we discuss how new science is critiqued and reviewed by experts in the field.
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Mar 26, 2023
The Neuroscience of Being Gullible
Did man really walk on the moon? Did Kramer really fight off a mugger while driving a bus to save someone's pinky toe? Sometimes people tend to believe things that are likely untrue, even if there is little or no evidence to support them. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind gullibility, and what makes us vulnerable to conspiracy theories.
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Mar 22, 2023
Neuroscience Bites - Activating our Brain
When we talk about neuroscience, we usually mention our brain regions activating or firing. In today's neuroscience bite, we discuss what we mean by this, and how it helps us explain brain activity in general.
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Mar 19, 2023
The Neuroscience of Anger
Someone cuts you off in traffic and you lay on the horn. Maybe your internet cut out for the 3rd time today during an important meeting. It's inevitable that we will experience things that make us angry. But how does our brain handle anger compared to other emotions? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind anger and how it changes our behaviour.
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Mar 15, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Negative Feedback
It's becoming increasingly common in some professional settings to avoid giving negative feedback. In today's neuroscience bite, we discuss how negative feedback is actually important for helping us learn.
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Mar 12, 2023
The Neuroscience of Peer Pressure
Often in our lives, we face pressure from our peers to do things we probably shouldn't do. Why do we succumb to that pressure even when we know it's wrong? Today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy discusses the neuroscience behind peer pressure.
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Mar 2, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Dehydration
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss what happens to your brain when you're dehydrated.
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Feb 26, 2023
The Neuroscience of Mirror Neurons and Learning
Humans are great at learning by watching. How do we transform watching something into doing it so well? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss mirror neurons, cells in your brain that help you mimic other people's behaviour.
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Feb 16, 2023
The Neuroscience of Attention Spans
Do you find yourself drifting off and daydreaming more often than your peers? Do you feel like you have trouble maintaining attention to something for a long time? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind attention spans.
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Feb 16, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Book Recommendations
For this week's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss some good book recommendations if you want to learn about interesting neuroscience topics.
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Feb 8, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Anosognosia
Last week, we discussed the neuroscience behind spatial neglect. This week, we discuss an extreme case of neglect called Anasagnosia, where patients can't process anything on the left side of their visual field.
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Feb 5, 2023
The Neuroscience of Making Better Decisions
Previously, we discussed the neuroscience behind the dumber decisions we make. While it's fun to talk about what happens when things go wrong, how can we use neuroscience to make things go right? Today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy discusses the neuroscience behind making better decisions.
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Feb 2, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Neglect
Sometimes, after a stroke or head trauma, patients experience deficits in perception of things in one side of their vision. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind neglect.
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Jan 29, 2023
The Neuroscience of Laziness
Find it hard to get off the couch? Maybe you've been putting off a task for longer than you should have. Why do we have trouble getting active when we need to? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience of laziness.
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Jan 28, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Lack of Sleep
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind lack of sleep.
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Jan 22, 2023
The Neuroscience of Phantom Limbs
Some people with missing limbs report sensations of that limb still being there, which we have termed Phantom Limb Syndrome. As it turns out, this is an excellent example of how our brain processes our body image. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind phantom limbs and body image.
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Jan 19, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Nostalgia
Have you ever thought fondly about your past? In this week's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind Nostalgia.
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Jan 15, 2023
The Neuroscience of Kali featuring Paul McCarthy
We've talked about how both exercise and complex tasks can be beneficial for your brain. But what happens when you combine them? In today's episode of That Neuroscience guy, we have guest Paul McCarthy on to talk about cognitive Kali, his program for using a Filipino martial arts style to enhance your brain.
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Jan 14, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Legos and other Hobbies
It's becoming increasingly popular to build Lego sets well into adulthood. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss how simple engaging tasks like this are actually great for your brain.
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Jan 8, 2023
The Neuroscience of New Years Resolutions
It's prevalent for people to start a new year with some resolutions: commitments to improving certain behaviours. Whether it's working out, reading more, or maybe spending less time on screens, failing to keep up with those resolutions is almost as common as making them. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind why we want to improve our behaviour, and why we often fail.
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Jan 6, 2023
Neuroscience Bites-Santa Claus and Belief
For this week's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the Neuroscience of belief, using Santa Claus as a prominent example.
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Dec 18, 2022
The Neuroscience of Why We Do Dumb Things
Have you ever made a decision you utterly regret and are left wondering why on earth you would do that? We all make mistakes, it's part of being human, but what's going on in the brain when this happens? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind making bad decisions.
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Dec 14, 2022
Neuroscience Bites-The Premotor Cortex
Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Premotor Cortex: a brain area important for movement planning.
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Dec 12, 2022
The Neuroscience of Learning Sports Skills
In the last episode, we discussed the neuroscience behind hitting a tennis ball. However, we missed what happens when we learn new motor skills (like hitting a tennis ball). In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind learning complex sports skills.
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Dec 11, 2022
Neursocience bites - The Supplementary Motor Area
Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Supplementary Area: a brain area important for movement planning.
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Dec 11, 2022
The Neuroscience of Hitting a Tennis Ball
Previously on the podcast, we talked about the neuroscience of grabbing an apple. While this is great for explaining movement when you're at home or in the office, what happens when the environment is a bit more intense? As it turns out, in high-paced sports your brain is working overtime to get your body moving. in today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind complex motor control, like when we are hitting a tennis ball.
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Nov 30, 2022
Neuroscience Bite-The Ventral Tegmental Area
Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Ventral Tegmental Area: a brain area important for processing rewards in the brain.
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Nov 27, 2022
The Neuroscience of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a prevalent neurodevelopment disorder that typically involves enhanced impulsivity, trouble with paying attention, and/or general hyperactivity. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind what causes ADHD, and how it affects the brain.
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Nov 27, 2022
Neuroscience Bites-The Reticular Activating System
Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Reticular Activating System: a brain area important for perception and motor control.
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Nov 27, 2022
The Neuroscience of Understanding Science
Some individuals may have told you to "do your own research" when discussing current events, especially those related to scientific findings. But what is the correct way to do that research and understand modern science? Today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy provides a primer on finding, reading, and understanding scientific research.
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Nov 16, 2022
Neuroscience Bites-The SNPc
Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Substantia Nigra Pars compacta: a brain area important for dopamine function in the brain.
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Nov 15, 2022
The Neuroscience of Mental Health
The world has recently seen a widespread focus on mental health. It's necessary to understand what good mental health is, what happens when we don't achieve it, and how to improve it. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience of mental health.
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Nov 9, 2022
Neuroscience Bites-Primary Motor Cortex
Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Primary Motor Cortex: a brain area important for controlling muscles all over the body.
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Nov 6, 2022
The Neuroscience of Brain-Computer Interfaces
Brain-Computer Interfaces, or BCIs, are designed to connect our brains to technology with varying uses. It may seem like science fiction, but BCIs allow us to control robot arms, use a computer, or even fly drones all with our brains. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how BCIs work, and all their potential uses.
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Nov 2, 2022
Neuroscience Bites-Broca's Area
Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss Broca's Area: a brain area important for controlling the muscles that produce speech.
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Oct 30, 2022
The Neuroscience of Driving
For a lot of us, driving a vehicle is a part of everyday life. It is an incredibly complex skill that requires rapid reaction time, decision-making, and action. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience of driving.
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Oct 19, 2022
Neuroscience Bites-Wernicke's Area
Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss Wernicke's Area: a brain area important for producing and understanding speech.
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Oct 16, 2022
The Neuroscience of Mental Imagery
Before a big game or important meeting, you might rehearse in your head how you think it's going to go. As it turns out, imagining yourself doing something can make you better at it. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss mental imagery and how it improves performance.
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Oct 12, 2022
Neuroscience Bites-The Hypothalamus
Next in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the hypothalamus; a brain area important for autonomic functions like sleep and hormones.
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Oct 9, 2022
The Neuroscience of Autism
Around 75,000,000 people, or roughly 1% of the world's population, have autism. Autism is a broad term for individuals with a variety of atypical behaviours, such as social interaction and communication. But where might those differences come from? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind Autism.
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Oct 5, 2022
Neuroscience Bites-The Thalamus
Next up in our series of Neuroscience Bites, we discuss the Thalamus; a brain area essential for a range of senses, consciousness, and even memory.
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Oct 2, 2022
How Does the Brain Actually Work?
We've spent a lot of time discussing different brain areas and what they do, but that's not the whole picture. How do these areas communicate and work together to create what we experience as brain function? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how our brains actually work.
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Sep 29, 2022
Neuroscience Bites-The Brainstem
In this week's Neuroscience Bite, we continue our series of discussions on different brain areas with the Brainstem.
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Sep 25, 2022
The Impact of Marijuana on the Brain
Marijuana has seen increased support, and even legalisation, around the world in recent years. But how does Marijuana use affect the brain? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how using Marijuana affects the brain.
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Sep 21, 2022
Neuroscience Bites-The Hippocampus
In this week's Neuroscience Bite, we narrow in on the Hippocampus and discuss its structure and functions.
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Sep 18, 2022
The Neuroscience of Neuroplasticity
Sometimes, the area responsible for vision in a blind person's brain changes over time to complete different functions, like hearing. This extreme example of change in brain tissue is called Neuroplasticity, and it happens in all our brains at different levels. In the season 4 premiere of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind how our brain tissue changes over time and how that affects cognition.
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Aug 30, 2022
Season 4 Trailer
A sneak peek at what's coming in Season 4 of That Neuroscience Guy, which will premiere on September 18th.
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Aug 3, 2022
Season 3 Finale - The Neuroscience of Loss and Grief
It's challenging to deal with the loss of a loved one. The grieving process is long and complicated, but what in the brain is causing this? In the season 3 finale of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience of how we process loss and the ensuing grief.
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Jul 27, 2022
Neuroscience Bites - Blue Light
You've probably been warned about the potential of too much "Blue Light" being harmful, especially for sleep. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss why and how Blue Light actually affects your brain activity.
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Jul 24, 2022
The impact of heat on the brain with special guest Dr. Coehoorn from Louisiana State University
We've all experienced those hot and humid days when our brains seem to work slower. Some people, like firefighters, face extreme heat regularly but still have to act rapidly in dangerous situations. How does extreme heat affect our brain, and what can we do to prevent that? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we invite a special guest Dr. Cory Coehoorn to tell us about the impact of heat on the brain.
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Jul 20, 2022
Neuroscience Bite -Feeling Young or Old
You're only as old as you feel. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the brain benefits of feeling younger than you are.
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Jul 17, 2022
The Neuroscience of Relying on Technology
When was the last time you remembered a friend's phone number or did math without a calculator? It's increasingly common for us to rely on technology for many different day-to-day functions, but how does that affect our brain? Today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy discusses how relying on technology can impact our brain function.
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Jul 13, 2022
Neuroscience Bites - Cute Animals
Across social media and in day-to-day life, we spend a lot of time obsessing over cute animals. But what makes us enjoy them so much? Today's Neuroscience Bite discusses the neuroscience behind our love for cute animals.
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Jul 12, 2022
The Neuroscience of Small Talk
How about this weather? The game was crazy last night! We often find ourselves repeating conversations like this with a wide range of people, it's what we call small talk. Today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy discusses the neuroscience behind small talk.
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Jul 5, 2022
Neuroscience Bite - Ataxia
Ataxia is another neuromotor disorder that negatively impacts coordination and overall motor function. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind Ataxia.
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Jul 4, 2022
The Neuroscience of Artificial Intelligence: Part 2
Last week, we discussed how artificial intelligence is designed to learn how human brains. But, when AI learns , how exactly does it use that knowledge to make decisions? In today's episode of that neuroscience guy, we discussed the neuroscience of artificial intelligence decision-making.
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Jun 30, 2022
Neuroscience Bite - Apraxia
Apraxia is a neural disorder that causes serious deficits in various motor functions. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind Apraxia.
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Jun 30, 2022
The Neuroscience of Artificial Intelligence
Whether you know it or not, artificial intelligence is probably a part of your daily life. It may be the face recognition in your phone, or vacuum that learns the layout of your house on its own. But how does an artificial brain compare to a human brain? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind creating artificial intelligence.
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Jun 23, 2022
Neuroscience Bites-Arepa and other Brain Foods
Have you ever heard of Arepa, a drink designed to improve your brain health? Or maybe you've heard of other "superfoods" designed to improve your brain function. IN today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind brain foods.
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Jun 20, 2022
The Neuroscience of Improving Learning
We have spent a lot of time discussing how we learn, and what happens in the brain when we do it. But we can also improve that learning! In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind different methods we know to improve our learning.
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Jun 15, 2022
Neuroscience Bites-Exercise and the Brain
Many people, including us on the podcast, will tell you that exercise is good for the brain. But why is exercise good for our brain? In today;'s neuroscience bite, we explain how exercise benefits the brain.
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Jun 14, 2022
The Neuroscience of Socioeconomic Status
Our upbringing is based on where we're born, who we're born to, and a considerable amount of other things. We have an umbrella term for this, socioeconomic status. But does your socioeconomic status affect your brain? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how our background has profound effects on the development of our brains.
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Jun 11, 2022
Neuroscience Bite- Improving your Brain Health
Previously, we discussed how aging negatively impacts your brain. But is there something we can to do help prevent, or at least ameliorate, those effects? Today's Neuroscience Bite discusses tips for improving your brain's long-term health.
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Jun 11, 2022
The Neuroscience of the Aging Brain
In the last episode, we discussed how the brain changes as we grow from babies to young adults. But what about the other side of the spectrum; what happens to our brain as we age? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience of the aging brain.
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Jun 1, 2022
Neuroscience Bite - Jealousy
Have you ever been jealous of someone? Do you wonder why we feel envious of those around us? In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind jealousy.
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May 29, 2022
The Neuroscience of the Growing Brain
You've probably noticed that children and teenagers tend to behave much differently than adults. A lot of this can actually be attributed to how the brain grows and changes as we develop. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how the growing brain develops over time and affects behaviour.
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May 25, 2022
Neuroscience Bite- Uncertainy in the World
Sometimes we don't know what will happen to us, like when the pandemic hit. Many of us had never experienced this before, so how do we behave in these uncertain conditions? In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind handling uncertainty when we make decisions.
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May 22, 2022
The Neuroscience of Boredom
Have you ever been bored? Have you ever experienced mind wandering? On this week's episode, we will discuss why boredom occurs, what's going on in the brain when it happens, and even what you can do to help prevent becoming bored!
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May 18, 2022
Neuroscience Bites: More on Headaches
While we discussed migraines in-depth last week, we didn't get a chance to talk about simple headaches fully. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we circle back and examine the neuroscience of headaches.
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May 14, 2022
The Neuroscience of Headaches and Migraines with Dr. Marla Mickleborough
Have you ever woken up with a pounding headache? Maybe you suffer from frequent migraines that can make it harder to function day-to-day. But what is going on in the brain to cause these things, and what can we do to prevent them? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we enlist the help of Dr Marla Mickleborough from the University of Saskatchewan to discuss the neuroscience of headaches.
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May 10, 2022
Neuroscience Bites-Smell
Last week, we talked about the neuroscience of taste. But, the taste is also affected by our sense of smell, which itself has an intriguing connection to our brains. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind our sense of smell.
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May 8, 2022
The Neuroscience of Elite Sport Performance
We all have a decent idea of the intense physical training professional athletes go through. But what makes the brains of these elite players different? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind elite sports performance.
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May 4, 2022
Neuroscience Bites - Taste
Everyone has that one favourite food that always tastes better than anything else. But what goes into our perception of taste? In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience of our sense of taste.
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May 1, 2022
The Neuroscience of Walking
A lot of us can't go a day without needing to walk somewhere. Most of the time, we don't even have to think about it. But what's actually going on in the nervous system when you're walking? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind walking.
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Apr 27, 2022
Neuroscience Bites - Why we like rare things
Diamonds are highly valuable because they're thought to be very rare. But why do we humans love rare things? In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience of rarity.
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Apr 24, 2022
The Neuroscience of Dreaming
During sleep, we can replay a combination of memories and images that we seemingly imagined out of nowhere. Dreaming can be different for everyone. But why do we dream, and why can our dreams be so different? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind why we dream and, as a bonus, sleepwalking.
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Apr 20, 2022
Neuroscience Bites-Medical Diagnoses
What's going on in a doctor's brain when they make decisions? In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience of medical decision making.
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Apr 17, 2022
The Neuroscience of the Spins with Dr. Gordon Binstead
After a night out, we can experience strange dizziness that tricks us into thinking we're spinning when we're not. But why do we get these bed spins, and is it similar to how we get seasickness and other forms of dizziness? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience of Bed Spins and dizziness with the special help of neuroscientist Dr Gordon Binsted.
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Apr 13, 2022
Neuroscience Bites: Jet Lag
Long flights over time zones can cause serious jet lag; general mind and body fatigue. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind why we get jet lagged.
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Apr 10, 2022
The Neurosience of the Camino de Santiago
The Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrimage routes through Portugal and northwestern Spain that over 200,000 people travel every year. But why is such a trip so desirable? Why do we often find these trips can have huge benefits for our mental well being? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we use the Camino de Santiago as a model to discuss why pilgrimages and other long walking trips have benefits for your brain.
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Apr 6, 2022
Neuroscience Bites-Virtual Reality
Virtual reality experiences are becoming increasingly common. How does your brain react to being in a realistic, immersive alternate reality? In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience of virtual reality.
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Apr 3, 2022
The Neuroscience of Indecision
Pizza or Sushi? Buy or sell? Stay or go? For some of us, indecision is a serious crutch in our daily life. But why are we so indecisive, and can we change that? In today's episode of That Neuroscience guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind indecision.
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Mar 30, 2022
Neuroscience Bites-Video Games
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind playing video games.
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Mar 27, 2022
The Neuroscience of Consuming Caffeine
Most of us start our day with a cup of coffee or any other caffeinated beverage. But why do we all feel like we need it? And is it actually hurting our brain more than it's helping? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind how caffeine benefits and impairs our brain.
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Mar 23, 2022
Neuroscience Bites: Thrill-Seeking
Do you consider yourself an adrenaline junkie, or do you prefer to avoid dangerous hobbies? In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience of Thrill-seeking.
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Mar 20, 2022
The Neuroscience of Humour
Whether it's watching your favourite comedian, or just joking around with your friends, we all experience humour in our daily lives. But why do we laugh so much, and why do we tend to laugh at different things than others? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind our sense of humour, and why laughter is actually good medicine.
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Mar 16, 2022
Neuroscience Bites- Break-Ups
In the first instalment of our Neuroscience Bites series, we take a few minutes to dive into the neuroscience of break-ups.
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Mar 13, 2022
The Neuroscience of First Impressions
What goes through your head the first time you meet someone? Is it how they look or act? Is it how they talk or smell? Or are you just wondering what they think about you? To kick off season 3 of That Neuroscience Guy, we're discussing the neuroscience of first impressions: how we make them and why they matter.
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Feb 23, 2022
Season 3 Trailer
Season 3 of That Neuroscience Guy is coming soon! Here are some updates on what to expect in the next batch of episodes.
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Feb 6, 2022
Season 2 Finale- A Tour of the Brain
In previous episodes, we typically focus on certain brain areas as they relate to our everyday life. But how do all these brain areas fit together? For the season 2 finale of That Neuroscience Guy, we're giving you a tour of the human brain.
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Jan 30, 2022
The Neurosicence of Entitlement
We all feel entitled to certain things, but some people take it too far. Why do some of us have such a huge ego, and believe we're entitled to more than everyone else? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we dive into the neuroscience of ego and entitlement.
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Jan 28, 2022
The Neuroscience of Sticking to Your Diet
We have all cut corners when making healthy changes. For a lot of us, that might mean eating something forbidden by a diet or skipping a workout. But why do we lose willpower when we need it most? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind maintaining our diets, and where our willpower comes from.
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Jan 16, 2022
How Research Reallly Works
Scientific research is a detailed process we use to answer important questions, and it's our best method for understanding the world around us. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how scientific research is done, why we trust it, and how you can know the difference between good and bad research.
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Jan 12, 2022
How Your Brain Reacts to Being Sick
We've all been sick before, and that usually leads to a foggy, emotional, and fatigued state of mind. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss why and how being sick changes your brain.
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Jan 2, 2022
The Neuroscience of Habits
Many of us will enter the new year with resolutions. Usually, these resolutions involve either forming new habits or breaking old ones. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind why we form habits, and how to shake the bad ones.
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Dec 30, 2021
Achieving Optimal Brain Function
It's been a tough year for most of us, both mentally and physically. We thought it would be a good way to wrap up 2021 by going over all the ways you can improve your mental wellbeing and brain health. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind achieving optimal brain function.
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Dec 20, 2021
The Neuroscience of Christmas
The Holidays are here. Every year, plenty of us exchange gifts, wait for Santa Claus and spend time with family. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind common holiday traditions and how we experience them.
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Dec 15, 2021
The Neuroscience of Being a Neuroscientist
We have had the privilege to talk Neuroscience on the podcast for the past year. But how did we get to the point where we can study Neuroscience, and educate others about it? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how to become a neuroscientist, including the education we needed to start and the work we do on a daily basis.
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Dec 8, 2021
The Neurotechnology Gift Guide
Are you curious about using neurotechnology to improve your brain health? Not sure where to start? In a special episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we kick off the holiday season by going over our opinions on popular neurotech, its scientific validity, and which devices can help you.
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Dec 1, 2021
The Neuroscience of Fear
Humans both love and hate fear. Whether it's hiding under the covers during a scary movie or jumping out of a plane headfirst, we all experience fear. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how our brains process fear and how it affects our behaviour.
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Nov 21, 2021
How Loneliness Changes Your Brain
Everyone handles it differently, but we all feel lonely sometimes. What you may not know is that loneliness can have a severe negative impact on your brain. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss what loneliness does to your brain.
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Nov 14, 2021
How Alcohol Impacts Your Brain
Alcohol consumption makes us feel and behave much differently than usual, and can often be addictive. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how alcohol impacts your brain and why you become addicted to it.
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Nov 7, 2021
Creativity and the Brain
Humans accomplish amazing things through creativity. In this week's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss what's going on in your brain while you're being creative, and what we can do to improve that process.
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Oct 31, 2021
Your Brain on Nature
Going out for a hike or walking through the park can instantly improve your mood. But why does simply being outside make us feel better? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we get outdoors and discuss why being in nature is beneficial for your brain.
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Oct 22, 2021
Lying
We tell plenty of lies every day. Sometimes we lie to other people to spare their feelings or make ourselves look better. We even lie to ourselves when we remember things differently than how they happened. But why? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience of how and why we lie.
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Oct 17, 2021
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is an essential clinical tool for diagnosing injuries of both the brain and body. As it turns out, it's also incredibly important for scientific research on the brain. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how MRI works, and why it's so well-suited for studying the brain.
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Oct 10, 2021
Music
Have you ever wondered why music moves us so profoundly? Maybe you've questioned how we are able to create such powerful songs. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the neuroscience behind how we experience and make music.
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Oct 3, 2021
Travelling to Mars
There is a myriad of technical hurdles we'll have to jump through to get humans on Mars, but what about psychological hurdles? As it turns out, long-duration space travel can wreak havoc on your brain. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss the psychological problems astronauts will face when travelling to Mars, and how we're trying to solve them.
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Sep 26, 2021
Mindfullness and Meditation
Have you ever wondered if meditation can actually improve your health? As it turns out, practising mindfulness and meditation improves various brain functions, and alleviates some negative mental health symptoms. In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, I explain the neuroscience of how meditation changes your brain for the better.
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Sep 19, 2021
Trust
Season 2 of That Neuroscience Guy is here! We kick off the season by discussing the neuroscience of why and how humans trust each other.
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Aug 7, 2021
Season 2 Trailer
Here's a sneak peek of what's coming up in Season 2 of the That Neuroscience Guy podcast, premiering in early September 2021.
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Jun 27, 2021
Season 1 Finale - The Neuroscience of Love
Love is an essential part of the human experience, just as much as heartbreak is. In the season 1 finale of That Neuroscience Guy, I discuss the neuroscience of how we experience love, and the lack thereof.
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Jun 20, 2021
Evilness
It's a simple question: why do people do bad things? In today's episode, I discuss the neuroscience behind evilness.
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Jun 18, 2021
Left Brain/Right Brain
Have you ever had someone tell you they are more left- or right-brained? Its commonly thought that we can have a more active left or right side of our brain, which leads to us being more creative or analytical. In today's episode, I discuss the neuroscience of hemispheric specialization, and how it affects our behaviour.
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Jun 6, 2021
Q&A: Consciousness Special
Have you ever wondered what consciousness actually is? What separates conscious beings from artificial intelligence? As it turns out, not much. In a special Q&A episode, I discuss the neuroscience of consciousness.
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May 30, 2021
Emotion
Why does your heart race when you hear horror movie music? How does being sad lead to craving ice cream? In today's episode, I discuss the neuroscience of emotion.
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May 23, 2021
The God Spot
You may have heard of a unique phenomenon where some people have intense religious experiences following a seizure. In some cases, these people may even believe they are God. In today's episode, I discuss the neuroscience behind the "God Spot", a proposed brain area for religious experience.
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May 16, 2021
Q&A: Brain Disorders and Stroke
In a special That Neuroscience Guy Q&A, I discuss various types of nervous system disorders and injuries, and how they affect your brain.
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May 9, 2021
Vision Part 2 - The Ventral Stream
Sight is one of our most detailed sensations. To finalize our two-part series, I'm going to discuss the basics of how we process visual information for the perception of the world around us.
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May 2, 2021
Vision Part 1- The Dorsal Stream
Sight is one of our most detailed sensations. In a two-part series, I'm going to discuss the basics of how we process visual information about the world. First, we talk about the neuroscience behind vision for action: determining where things are and how we use them.
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Apr 25, 2021
Alzheimer's and Dementia
Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are prevalent and devastating conditions. In today's episode, we discuss the neuroscience of Alzheimer's and Dementia as it relates to their symptoms, causes, and prevalence.
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Apr 18, 2021
Q&A: Humor, Alcohol, and More
Do tall people perceive time differently? What does alcohol actually do to your brain? In the second That Neuroscience Guy Q&A, I answer your burning questions about neuroscience.
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Apr 11, 2021
Depression and the Brain
Depression is a prevalent yet complex condition, and there are multiple ways it can affect the brain. In today's episode, we discuss the neuroscience of Depression.
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Apr 4, 2021
Q&A: Pain, Mind Reading, and More
Am I Neurotypical? Does Artificial Intelligence really think like me? In the first That Neuroscience Guy Q&A, I answer your burning questions about neuroscience.
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Mar 28, 2021
What is EEG?
"Brainwaves" help us explain how the brain works, which is why I study them all the time. But what is a brainwave? In today's episode, I discuss what EEG is and how we use it to understand the brain.
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Mar 21, 2021
How do we become experts?
You've probably heard that 10,000 hours of practice makes us an expert at something. But why is this the case? In this episode, we discuss the neuroscience of becoming an expert.
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Mar 14, 2021
Why Do We "Pay" Attention?
We are often told we have to "pay" attention, but what does that really mean? In this episode, we discuss the neuroscience of Attention.
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Mar 7, 2021
Whats going on in the brain while you sleep?
Your brain does not shut down when you are sleeping. Instead, there is a lot of cool stuff going on - and I am not even talking about your dreams! In this episode, I talk about the neuroscience of sleep.
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Feb 28, 2021
Grabbing an Apple
Seems simple right? Wrong. Grabbing an apple pushes your brain to the max. In today's episode, we will discuss the neuroscience of human movement.
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Feb 21, 2021
Social Isolation and the Brain
Curious about COVID and your brain? You should listen.
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Feb 14, 2021
Why is social media so addictive?
On this episode I discuss why social media is so addictive - the neuroscience behind why we keep going back to see if someone has liked our post.
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Feb 5, 2021
The Neuroscience of Impulse Shopping
Have you ever wondered why you impulse shop - what causes you to add something to your Amazon cart and buy it? In this episode Dr. K will review the neuroscience that explains why we impulse shop.
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