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Toxic positivity! What is it?
“Good vibes only”, “cheer up!”, “every cloud". These phrases can be well-meaning and sometimes...


Back to the future after lockdown
We would expect to be supremely happy at the return to 'normality', but what if we’re feeling...


Can dance boost our brain power?
Today is International Dance Day, and to celebrate this cheerful event we asked our...


Can we improve our brain power?
Does our ability to think change over time? And how can we go about boosting our brain power?


What is cognition?
Is cognition a load of jibberish? What, exactly, is it? And why should we care about it?


How science shatters the myth of male & female brains
Are our brains hardwired to think in a certain way depending on the genitals we're born with?


Just say "no"! Askers vs. guessers - which are you?
Learning how to communicate effectively with others can be tricky, especially when ...


MyCognition - think faster, focus better, and improve memory
MyCognition has been scientifically recognised as the best cognitive health app of the year in 2020...


Why embarrassment is holding us back
"Mountain goats" our mum says, "have legs that are shorter on one side so they don't fall off".


Why mental health is a cognitive matter
Martina Ratto, our resident Cognitive Scientist, tells us why mental health is a cognitive matter


Is boredom good for the brain?
Think back to a time before COVID-19. Our lives were busy, full, and many of us longed for a spare moment


Martina Ratto, Cognitive Scientist, talks about brainpower
As humans we all have the same potential in our brains, the way we nurture this potential determines...


Why our brains are so blinkin' amazing!
Our brain reaches its peak performance between the ages of 16-25 years and sadly cognitive decline...


How to stay focused working from home
Whilst we’ve all likely had some practice at working from home now, it’s good to reflect on...


Cognition - the superpower of our brains!
Cognition is just a fancy name for our brainpower. The word cognition comes from the Latin word...
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