That Neuroscience Guy

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!

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 tri...

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. 

Season 3 of That Neuroscience Guy is coming soon! Here are some updates on what to expect in the next batch of episodes. 

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.

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. 

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.