A Smarter Hour: How a Single Dose of Ashwagandha Boosts Brainpower and Mood
Ashwagandha and Cognitive Performance: A Dose of Brainpower? Ashwagandha, a root long used in traditional Indian medicine, has been touted as a cure-all for stress, fatigue, and sleeplessness. But recent clinical findings suggest it might also give your brain a short-term boost. A new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Nutrients found that[ ► ]
How Biology Shapes Our Beliefs—And How Beliefs Shape Us
Human beliefs feel deeply personal. We like to think our political ideologies, moral values, and worldview are the product of reasoned thought and personal experiences. But research in neuroscience and genetics suggests otherwise—our biology plays a bigger role than we might realize. Our brains and genes shape our ideologies, influencing whether we lean[ ► ]
