The Brain

• Meet Maurice LaMarche, the Canadian voice behind the Brain on ‘Animaniacs’

  Beloved animated series 'Animaniacs' has been off TV since 1998, but now it's back with all the fan favourites, including Pinky and the Brain.

  Entertainment

  Nov 26, 2020
  
• Here’s what happens to your brain when you truly unplug on vacation

  You need to power down your phone in order to power up your brain.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 13, 2017
  
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• ‘Burnout’ is a thing, doctors say. Here are the symptoms

  Severe chronic stress can cause lasting changes to the structure of your brain.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 2, 2017
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• Here’s why the Mediterranean diet could preserve your brain’s health

  Scientists have tied the Mediterranean diet to better heart health but now new research suggests it could have lasting effects on your brain.

  Health

  Jan 5, 2017
• Feeling violent around adorable puppies? ‘Cute aggression’ is real, scientists say

  Feeling an urge to squeeze a puppy a little too tight? Scientists say 'cute aggression' is a legitimate emotion and there's a reason why we encounter it.

  Health

  Apr 10, 2016
• Want your kids to get better grades? They need 90 minutes more sleep a week: study

  A new Canadian study suggests that if your kids get an extra 90 minutes of sleep during the school week, they’ll get better grades. That's just 18 more minutes between Sunday to Thursday night.

  Health

  Apr 6, 2016
• Canadian docs pioneer new test to predict concussion recovery time in kids

  In what they’re calling the largest study on child concussions in the world, Canadian doctors say they’ve developed the first points system that’ll predict how kids will recover after a concussion.

  Health

  Mar 8, 2016
• Staving off dementia: 5 ways to keep your brain young and healthy

  Your brain may change with age but don’t think mental decline has to seep in as you get older. New research suggests there are plenty of ways to keep your brain sharp and alert.

  Health

  Mar 5, 2016
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• Valentine’s Day: What happens to your brain when you fall in love

  When you’re falling in love, you're flooded with feel-good chemicals, taking you on an emotional rollercoaster. Here's the science behind falling in love.

  Health

  Feb 12, 2016
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• Concussion triples suicide risk, Canadian doctors warn

  While scientists warn that suicide risk is higher in military veterans and professional athletes grappling with concussion, new Canadian research suggests the risk extends to the general public, too.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2016