Yes – regular calligraphy practice can build what you might call “neural patience”: the ability to sustain...
Oscar Forrester
Very Big Brain is written by Oscar Forrester, a researcher and writer with a long-standing fascination with how the brain works. Oscar spent several years working in hospital IT, including on infection control systems, and grew up in a household shaped by medicine — his father was a physician and his mother a registered nurse. He is not a clinician himself, and nothing on this site should be taken as medical advice. What he brings instead is a rigorous, source-first approach to research, honed over two decades of writing (he’s authored numerous published books, primarily on software development), and a genuine curiosity about the science of cognition. Mr. Forrester strives to present complex topics in a clear and engaging manner, making it easy for you to understand and apply the knowledge to your daily life.
Project management asks your brain to juggle tasks, people, budgets, and timelines while the scope tries to...
Misplaced keys, forgotten names, walking into a room and wondering why you are there, these moments can...
Many people try to improve their health by fixing small pieces in isolation. They change a diet...
Forgetfulness sneaks up on most people. At first it is small things, misplacing your phone, losing track...
Many people assume that focus, mood, and resilience are mostly a matter of personality. Some people think...
Marathon negotiations are part chess, part marathon, part talent show. You need logic for numbers, stamina for...
Self-improvement is a craft. You pick a skill, set a plan, and show up. Some days the...
First responders see what most people only hear about in passing. Sirens, scenes, split second decisions, angry...
Yes – regular hand-clapping games can improve brain timing. The mix of steady rhythm, quick pattern changes,...