205 episodes

The neuroscience of everyday life without the big words. If you are fascinated with the human brain and would like to learn something new, this is the podcast for you.

That Neuroscience Guy Olav Krigolson

    • Education
    • 4.8 • 12 Ratings

The neuroscience of everyday life without the big words. If you are fascinated with the human brain and would like to learn something new, this is the podcast for you.

    Season 7 Finale - The Neuroscience of Death

    Season 7 Finale - The Neuroscience of Death

    What happens to your brain when you die? Perhaps the more important question is why might your brain cause death? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss how your brain deteriorates over time eventually causing death, and how your brain might process the moment of your death. 

    • 14 min
    Neuroscience Bites - Charles Bonnet Syndrome

    Neuroscience Bites - Charles Bonnet Syndrome

    In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss Charles Bonnet syndrome - a rare disorder where people suffer extreme hallucinations related to top-down control over a damaged visual system. 

    • 5 min
    The Neuroscience of Top-Down Processing

    The Neuroscience of Top-Down Processing

    In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we take a high-level (pun intended) look at how your brain biases basic functions like attention and perception based on previous experience, otherwise known as top-down processing. 

    • 12 min
    Neuroscience Bites - Why We Sleep

    Neuroscience Bites - Why We Sleep

    In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the biological factors that explain why we sleep. 

    • 3 min
    21 Tips to Improve Sleep

    21 Tips to Improve Sleep

    We frequently tell you that getting better sleep improves your brain health - but how can you get better sleep? In today's episode of That Neuroscience Guy, we discuss 21 tips informed by neuroscience that you can use to improve your sleep. 

    • 14 min
    Neuroscience Bites-Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

    Neuroscience Bites-Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

    In today's Neuroscience Bite, we discuss the neuroscience behind Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - a disorder that affects children whose mothers consumed alcohol during pregnancy. 

    • 4 min

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