That Neuroscience Guy

A sneak peek at what's coming in Season 4 of That Neuroscience Guy, which will premiere on September 18th. 

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. 

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. 

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...

You're only as old as you feel. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the brain benefits of feeling younger than you are. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Ataxia is another neuromotor disorder that negatively impacts coordination and overall motor function. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind Ataxia.  

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. 

Apraxia is a neural disorder that causes serious deficits in various motor functions. In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind Apraxia. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.