At any given time, your body should be around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, or 37 degrees Celsius. This doesn’t happen “automatically.” Even though we usually don’t consciously think about it, our bodies work hard to maintain the same temperature. Bodily functions carry out this work, but our brains are critical in this process. Temperature regulation is only one way that the body aims to maintain homeostasis. Homeostasis is another word for “balance....

Is your brain fully developed? The answer actually depends on your age. Over the past few decades, neuroscientists have used the idea of brain development and maturity to determine what makes a “child” an “adult.” Knowing this, you may be surprised to learn when the brain is fully developed. We are continuing to learn more about brain development every day, learning most recently that the brain is always changing. When Does Your Brain Stop Developing?...

Don’t worry. If you have never experienced a seizure before, know that this is a rare condition. It’s even rare among people with epilepsy! But you may be curious why these warnings exist. Let’s discuss photosensitive epilepsy and why flashing lights may cause seizures. Why Do Flashing Lights Cause Seizures?What is a Seizure?Your Brain and Flashing LightsHow Many People Have Seizures Because of Flashing Lights?How Long Does a Seizure Last?Can Photosensitive Epilepsy Be Treated?...

Anxiety is not fun. You probably already know that. If you experience anxiety, you are likely to find yourself wondering how to prevent any further instances of anxiety. You might ask yourself what caused your anxiety in the first place. The answer is complicated. Genetics, trauma, and conditioning may all play a role in how we experience anxiety. What we do know is that there are ways to prevent anxiety and live a more productive life....

Take a moment to look at everything around you. It’s likely that you see a multitude of colors. You can perceive shadows, depth, and three dimensions. It feels like you can do all this the second you open your eyes. But how can you do this? Where is vision processed in the brain? To answer this question, it’s important to go through the entire process of seeing, from eye to brain....

Did your parents or friends ever tell you that you sleepwalk at night? It’s not uncommon for parents to find their children, in the middle of the night, walking around the house while fully asleep. You may find your own children, your partner, or your roommate sleepwalking. And this can be a tricky situation because most people have heard the advice to never wake up a sleepwalker. But why can’t you wake up a sleepwalker?...

At the center of some of the most heartbreaking divorces and breakups, we find one event: cheating. Maybe one partner cheated on the other, or both partners were having affairs. “Cheating” might be a hookup, sexts, or starting a new family while trying to stay in their current one. As technology expands the ways in which people can and do “cheat,” we continue to ask the same question: why do people cheat in the first place?...

Psychologists, scientists, and even spiritual leaders have built theories around why we dream. While not all these theories are accepted anymore, the true nature of why we dream is a mystery.What we do know is that dreams can benefit us in many ways! Theories about why we have dreams include: Ancient and Freudian Theories of DreamingWhen Do We Dream?Activation-Synthesis TheoryInformation-Processing Theory and the Self-Organization ModelThreat-Simulation and Social-Simulation TheoryPhysiological-Functioning TheoryWhich Theory is Correct?...

Brain freeze, known in the medical community asSphenopalatine Ganglioneuralgia, is aking to a cold-induced headache and is a common dull ache or pain in the brain after eating cold foods. Although brief, this type of headache can be very comfortable. Who wants to feel pain while eating ice cream?How Does Brain Freeze Work?Why Do Only Some People Get Brain Freeze?Is Brain Freeze Dangerous?Brain Freeze and MigrainesHow to Avoid Brain FreezeHow to Stop Brain FreezeHow Does Brain Freeze Work?...

Carrying a conversation truly is an art, especially when you’re talking to someone new. If you can’t find the right topic to discuss, you might just find yourself looking at the other person in silence. Fortunately, this list of questions to ask a guy will help you spark that conversation, find common interests, and share experiences. You can use these silly, unique, and thought-provoking questions on friends, colleagues, or even your crush....

Talking to girls isn’t always easy. You might get tongue-tied, nervous, and not know where to direct the conversation. With these questions to ask a girl, you can search for common interests and start sharing who you are with the person you’re trying to get to know. Use these questions on new friends, old friends, your crush, or even your colleague! You can also check out this list of questions to ask a guy if you’re looking for more variety or questions geared toward men....

“Would you rather” is a fun game to get people talking, whether it’s at work, at school, or on a first date! Use these questions to get the conversation going. (There are some questions at the bottom of the page that are PG-13, but most questions will be appropriate for all ages.) Generate QuestionFilter questionsAdultsBachelorette PartyFamilyFirst DatesFoodieKidsMiscellaneous PGRelationshipsSpicySuperpowersTeachers and StudentsTeenagersThrill-Seekers and TravelersWork Generate Question Filter questionsAdultsBachelorette PartyFamilyFirst DatesFoodieKidsMiscellaneous PGRelationshipsSpicySuperpowersTeachers and StudentsTeenagersThrill-Seekers and TravelersWork...

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