Hayley Nelson
psychology professor and founder of The Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience
A Neuroscientists Explains Why Yawning Is Contagious
Have you ever wondered why yawning is contagious? It may be a way to bond with your fellow human being, but scientists have other theories.
Here’s What’s Actually Happening When You Have Trouble Remembering a Familiar Word—And What It Means About Your Brain Health
Learn why we experience the tip of the tongue phenomenon where we can't recall a particular word, and what it says about our brain health.
If Seeing Someone Else Fidget Makes You Anxious, You’re Not Alone—Here’s Why This Phenomenon Happens
Learn about misokinesia, the phenomenon that makes some people feel anxious or annoyed when they see others make repetitive movements.
Can’t Visualize Images of Familiar Objects or Faces in Your Mind? You May Have Aphantasia
Learn from brain experts about what it means to have aphantasia, or a condition where you can't picture things in your mind's eye.
What Is Hyperphantasia? How to Tell If You Have an Extremely Vivid Imagination
How do you know if you have hyperphantasia or aphantasia? Explore the symptoms of an extremely vivid imagination, according to experts, here.
