That Neuroscience Guy
Olav Krigolson
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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Nov 6, 2023 • 4min
Neuroscience Bites-Sleep Tracking
In today's neuroscience bite, we discuss how you can track your sleep at home to improve brain health.
Nov 2, 2023 • 13min
The Neuroscience of Brain Fog
This podcast explores the concept of brain fog, its symptoms and causes, including overworking and pregnancy. It also delves into the role of hormones and neurotransmitters in brain fog and provides tips for combating it with diet and exercise.
Oct 30, 2023 • 3min
Neuroscience Bites - Assembling Memories
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss how our brain recreates memories when we need them.
Oct 25, 2023 • 12min
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.
Oct 16, 2023 • 5min
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.
Oct 13, 2023 • 14min
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.
Oct 9, 2023 • 4min
Neuroscience Bites - Scary Movies
In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss how scary movies affect people, whether they love or hate them.
Oct 6, 2023 • 23min
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.
Sep 29, 2023 • 2min
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.
Sep 29, 2023 • 13min
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.
