Hank describes some of the best explanations that neurologists have come up with to account for the strange sensation we know as déjà vu.

Even if it's been a while since you last rode a bike, you could probably ride it again without going through the training wheel phase. It’s because our brains do some fascinating works to store those memories.

Michael Shermer says the human tendency to believe strange things -- from alien abductions to dowsing rods -- boils down to two of the brain's most basic, hard-wired survival skills. He explains what they are, and how they get us into...

Neurologist and author Oliver Sacks brings our attention to Charles Bonnet syndrome -- when visually impaired people experience lucid hallucinations. He describes the experiences of his patients in heartwarming detail and walks us...

Hank describes some of the best explanations that neurologists have come up with to account for the strange sensation we know as déjà vu.

Scientists have figured out that some birds come with built-in alarm calls in their wings

Your brain relies a lot on context to tell you what sounds are bouncing around in your ears, and without enough of that context it can get a little confused.

What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and...

Howcast - Learn about mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS) aka hippocampal atrophy, from Steve Wolf, MD and Patty McGoldrick, NP in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn about temporal lobe epilepsy from Steve Wolf, MD and Patty McGoldrick, NP in this Howcast video.

In this video, we learn about the incredible complexity of the human brain, which consists of approximately 170 billion cells, including 86 billion neurons. These neurons communicate through synchronized impulses, creating brain waves...

When Phineas Gage's brain was injured in a freak accident, his personality changed giving scientists a unique opportunity to study brain function. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Phineas Gage, a railway construction foreman...

Déjà vu is French for the term “already seen.” Déjà vu is the misperception that something new is familiar. It can be a place that you go and feel like you’ve been there before even though you can’t recall any details...

Aromatherapy for anxiety. How does it work? Is it real? That's what I will be talking about today.
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Aromatherapy is the practice of using essential oils to treat illnesses or reduce anxiety and promote...

Experts in neuroscience help us understand why the human brain is a marvel of structure and function. Viewers learn about left brain and right brain activities, and the purpose and function of the cerebellum, cerebrum, cranial nerves and...

In this video, we learn about the different parts of the brain and their functions. We explore the left-right conflict of the brain, the importance of the cerebrum and its lobes, the role of the cerebellum in body movement, and the...

We've learned quite a bit about the nervous system, and in particular, the brain. We went over all the regions of the brain and their functions, but in doing so, it can be a little difficult to get the big picture regarding its...

In this video, the speaker explores the positive effects that playing video games has on the brain. He discusses how gamers who play shooter games have improved attention allocation, higher spatial resolution with visual processing, and...

Baylor DPT Review session for Anatomy 2 Exam 3 (4-16-2020). -Scalp, Face, Eyes, Ears, TMJ -CNS, Development, Cranial Nerves

In this video, we discuss the basic structure of the visual pathway and then the effects on vision by lesions on specific structures in that pathway.

This video explores the fascinating process of how we taste and experience flavors. It delves into the role of taste buds, the connection between taste and smell, and how our brain evaluates and reacts to different flavors. It also...

In this video, we explore the following as it pertains to cranial nerve II, the optic nerve: Origin Anatomy Functions Pathway to the Brain

Basic anatomy and function of the brain.

Can your brain tell the difference between good and bad food? The latest in neuroscience.