#Brain Sciences

تا حالا فکر کردی واقعاً کی داره برای تو تصمیم می‌گیره؟ تحقیقات علوم اعصاب نشون داده مغز چند ثانیه قبل از اینکه تو حس کنی انتخاب کردی، تصمیم رو گرفته! یعنی شاید چیزی که ما بهش می‌گیم "اراده آزاد"، فقط یه توهم باشه… 🧠 حالا سؤال اینه 👇 آیا واقعاً "تو" داری زندگی‌تو هدایت می‌کنی یا "مغزت"؟ 📚 رفرنس‌های علمی: Libet, B. (1985). Unconscious cerebral initiative and the role of conscious will in voluntary action. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 8(4), 529-539. Soon, C. S., Brass, M., Heinze, H. J., & Haynes, J. D. (2008). Unconscious determinants of free decisions in the human brain. Nature Neuroscience, 11(5), 543–545. Haggard, P. (2008). Human volition: towards a neuroscience of will. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 9(12), 934–946.

Neuron releasing neurotransmitter molecules from synaptic vesicles in response to neural activity. #neuroscience #brain #research #medicine #biology

There’s a common claim that after death, the brain continues to function for about seven minutes. The idea comes from observations that even after the heart stops, the brain doesn’t instantly shut off — it still has residual oxygen and energy, allowing neurons to fire briefly. Some studies in animals and anecdotal reports in humans have shown bursts of brain activity right after death, sometimes described as resembling dreamlike or memory-recall states. It’s not proven that the brain “thinks” or experiences consciousness for exactly seven minutes — the number is more of a popular myth than a precise fact. What is real, though, is that the brain can remain active for a short period after death, and that lingering activity may explain near-death experiences or the sensation of “life flashing before your eyes.” Let us know your thoughts below! • #explore #interesting #reels #learn

How to trick your brain to crave hard work, according to psychology. Step 1: Pretend to be disciplined It sounds strange. But studies show that when you behave like the person you want to become, your brain starts wiring itself to match. There’s a part of your brain called the anterior mid-cingulate cortex, and it gets stronger every time you push through resistance. It doesn’t care if you feel like a fraud. It only cares that you showed up. Act the part long enough, and eventually, it becomes who you are. Step 2: Link your actions to identity Hard work gets easier when it’s part of who you are. Stop saying “I’m struggling to be productive.” Start saying “I’m working on mastering my productivity.” Tell yourself who you are. Then act like it. Your brain will catch up. Step 3: Reward the effort, not the outcome Don’t wait to feel good after you’ve finished. Learn to feel good because you showed up. Every time you reward effort, you train your brain to crave the process. And the process is where all your power is. Step 4: Do enough reps to get good Your brain loves what it’s good at. The more you practice, the more your confidence grows. And once you start feeling competent, hard work goes from something you force to something you enjoy. By @diewithoutregretss

Did it work for you? Did the thoughts slow down? 🤔 This specific frequency is often associated with calming neural activity and reducing mental clutter. While research on sound frequencies is still emerging, some studies suggest that certain tones, like 417 Hz, may influence brainwave states linked to relaxation and emotional processing. For neurodivergent brains, especially those with ADHD, overstimulation and racing thoughts can be daily challenges. Listening to solfeggio frequencies like 417 Hz might help create a more focused or regulated mental state, but everyone responds differently.

Toddlers regulate their behavior to avoid making adults angry | @uofwa institute for learning & brain sciences Children as early as 15 months who overhear adults arguing can use that emotional information to guide their own behavior, here’s a powerful example of that. Important #MEDspiration to encourage positive, loving & nurturing environments! . . . #parenting #parentingtips #gottmaninstitute #toddlerlearning #babylearning #psychology #conflictresolution #familymedicine #neuroplasticity #neuroscience #adversechildhoodexperiences #adhd #adhdawareness #family

Researchers at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit tested Dani Clode’s robotic “Third Thumb” at the Royal Society Summer Exhibition. Visitors adapted to the device quickly, highlighting how intuitive human–robot integration can be. The study underscores the importance of testing emerging technologies across diverse groups to ensure inclusivity and real-world usability. Follow for daily breakthroughs at the intersection of AI and technology. ⚙️ deepen.ai Credit: MRC CBU / Dani Clode / Royal Society #technews #innovation #robotics #wearabletech #futureofwork #humanaugmentation #technologytrends #ai #thirdthumb #futuretech

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How to LEARN anything FAST👇🏽🧠💯 Use my 4 neuroscience-backed techniques to learn anything 10X faster than everyone else thinks possible! 🚀 These are the exact methods I’ve taught to over 50,000 students as the world’s leading Smart Skills coach 🧠 🔑 The Feynman Technique Nobel Prize winner’s secret: If you can’t teach it simply, you haven’t learned it properly. Transform confusion into mastery: 1️⃣ Learn something new and close all materials. 2️⃣ Explain it like you’re teaching a child. 3️⃣ Stumbling? That’s where you need to focus! 🔥 MIT research shows this technique accelerates learning by 50%! It forces your brain to reorganize information for permanent storage. 🔑 Interleaving STOP marathon study sessions. Your brain craves variety to build connections. The neuroscience approach: ✅ Switch subjects every 25-30 minutes ✅ Mix easy and hard topics ✅ Rotate between different skills 📊 Studies prove interleaving increases learning speed by 43% and retention by 60%! 🔑 Spaced Repetition Forget cramming. Space out your learning for superhuman memory. The optimal schedule: 1️⃣ Learn it today, review tomorrow. 2️⃣ Review again in 3 days, then 1 week. 3️⃣ Final review at 1 month = locked forever! 🧩 Harvard research confirms spaced learning creates 200% stronger memories than massed practice! 🔑 Active Recall Reading notes 10 times? Waste of time. Testing yourself once beats passive review every time. Power up your memory: ✅ Close books and write what you know ✅ Use flashcards or practice problems ✅ Test yourself BEFORE you feel ready ⚡ Science shows Active Recall produces 150% better results than highlighting or re-reading! I taught these to James who thought he was a “slow learner” struggling in every subject. 6 weeks later, he learned Python, aced his chemistry exam, AND picked up Spanish basics! 📖 Stop learning the slow way. COMMENT “GUIDE” to master these brain hacks with my FREE 31-page guide to score straight A’s while studying less! #academiccomeback #studygram #learning #studytip #studywithme​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Willpower is not just a mindset—it’s a muscle in your brain. Studies reveal that a specific brain region gets stronger every time you push through pain and discomfort. Here’s what this means for you: 1. Resilience Grows – Every time you don’t quit, your brain wires itself to handle more challenges. 2. Mental Endurance Builds – Just like muscles, willpower strengthens with consistent training. 3. Pain Becomes Power – Pushing past limits teaches your brain to reframe struggle as growth. 4. Discipline Over Motivation – It’s not about feeling ready, it’s about showing up and building mental strength. 5. Long-Term Benefits – Stronger willpower impacts health, fitness, career, and overall life success. Next time you feel like giving up remember, your brain is upgrading itself with every push forward. Do you believe willpower can be trained just like a muscle? Share your thoughts below 👇 #Willpower #BrainPower #MentalStrength #MindOverMatter #Neuroscience #Discipline #PushThroughPain #GrowthMindset

One of the busiest regions in our brains, the thalamus. Located in the dead center of our brains, integrating information across our senses, movements, emotions, thoughts, and perceptions. The real thing is a gazillion times more complex than what can be shown here.⁠ ⁠ Artistic simulation based on neuro research and professional consultations from the project Self Reflected, related artwork can be found here:⁠ https://tinyurl.com/ws83usan⁠ ⁠ Music from Rodrigo Leao- Cerebro, Mais Vasto Que o Ceu⁠ ⁠ #thalamus #brainart #brain #neuro #neuroscience #psychology #anatomy

" When you breathe correctly your brain is bathed in nourishing fluid. 💦 Research is beginning to understand how ancient practices like Yoga have utilized breath as a path for better mind and body health. Via: https://www.nccih.nih.gov - Practicing yogic breathing may have an effect on an individual’s cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics—the movement, flow, and circulation of the CSF—and on the health of the central nervous system, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports. This study, conducted by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and funded by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the National Institute on Aging, and the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, was the first to analyze the impact of deep breathing on CSF dynamics. CSF is a type of fluid compartment around the brain and spinal cord that serves as a cushion for these organs. CSF distributes nutrients and hormones, and along with interstitial fluid (ISF, the fluid found in the spaces around cells), helps the central nervous system to remove metabolic waste from its environment. Like most fluids in our body, the CSF also moves. In fact, the study of CSF dynamics has become a recent focus in the field of neuropathology. Understanding how the CSF moves and exchanges with ISF is of high importance for Alzheimer’s and other diseases of the nervous system. CSF movement is driven primarily by pressure changes, usually from the pulsations of the heart and sometimes respiration. Want to try? Here’s a quick start: ➡️Take a 4 second deep breath into the belly feeling it expand in all directions ➡️ Hold for four seconds ➡️ Slowly release for 8 seconds ➡️ At the bottom of your breath hold for four, and start again. ➡️ Try 10 rounds. How did this feel for you? " Reposted from @drstevenlin Sacred geometry modeling and design tools available at : ⬇️ GeometricModels.org 💙 Link in bio ☝️ #breathingexercises #yoga #deepbreath #kundalini #brain