Neuroscience Blog

How to Predict the Future
Wombat Wombat

How to Predict the Future

What if our minds were more than just simple vessels of thought, but instead, sophisticated prediction engines constantly processing information and anticipating what lies ahead? Could this concept shed light on our experiences with stress and trauma and offer new avenues for mental health interventions?

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How Does the Ocean Calm Our Brain?
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How Does the Ocean Calm Our Brain?

Getting into the ocean feels pretty magical for our mental health, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself why? What is actually happening inside our minds that allows us to slow down and feel better in this environment?

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Breathing Exercises for Front-Line Healthcare Workers
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Breathing Exercises for Front-Line Healthcare Workers

Never has the need been greater for healthcare workers than in recent years. Healthcare professionals worldwide have spent countless days and nights working to keep all of us alive and healthy. With all of the giving that they do, it is equally, if not more, important that they receive adequate rest and care. Unfortunately, this is not the norm.

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Where is my dopamine?
Wombat Wombat

Where is my dopamine?

Do you want to regain control of your mind's attention and reward systems? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant pursuit of online notifications and social stimulation? Join us for a neuroscience deep dive into your dopamine pathways and attention systems. By the end, you'll learn evidence-based techniques to break the cycle and feel clearer and less dependent on your phone and social media. I have a feeling the Instagram algorithm won’t like this post.

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How to Meditate like a Seal?
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How to Meditate like a Seal?

Imagine your nostrils touching the salty air. Tiny hairs blowing obliquely, planted on the tip of your snout. You are a seal, for the moment. How does it feel to breath, dive and meditate like a seal? Whilst we humans rely on our lungs on land, some inhabitants of the animal kingdom, such as seals, can hold their breath for up to 90 minutes. Using science, technology and seal knowledge what biohacking secrets are swimming in the water worlds?

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