Great problem solvers rarely rely on willpower alone. They bring clear attention, steady memory, and flexible thinking...
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.
Short answer: Yes – if you do more than passively stare. Brief, structured viewing and recall of...
Stress is an unavoidable part of modern life. From tight deadlines and endless notifications to emotional challenges...
There is a big difference between a quick burst of alertness and true mental stamina. A double...
Yes. Singing scales trains fast attention shifts, working memory for sequences, and rapid error correction – core...
Short answer: It can help – modestly. Regular puzzle play (crosswords, jigsaws, logic, number puzzles) is linked...
Yes, to a practical extent. Short bouts of synchronized breathing can help people read cues more clearly,...
Short answer: There is no strong scientific evidence that a sudden “Kundalini awakening” by itself causes permanent...
Short answer: Likely yes – indirectly. Recording dreams trains recall and strengthens associative thinking, which can feed...
Short answer: Possibly, in small ways. Dark chocolate rich in cocoa flavanols may support healthy blood-vessel function...