That Neuroscience Guy

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.

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.

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.

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.

In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind playing video games.

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.

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.

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.

In the first instalment of our Neuroscience Bites series, we take a few minutes to dive into the neuroscience of break-ups.

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.