Brain Myths

Everyone seems to agree that we have an epidemic of what is diagnosed as autism. But, in the history of our society, there has never been "an epidemic" of any developmental or genetic disorder. Yet, over the span of thirty years, autism has gone from affecting one in 5,000 children to one in 90, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So what is this "autism", which has come to affect the lives of so many?

“A must read for every woman in midlife, and an excellent resource to truly understand what is happening during this transition time. Additionally, within these pages, you will find ways to optimize your health before, during, and after menopause and be well informed, and empowered in your own...

“A timely reminder that we are not just our brains. Arm yourself against the forces of misinformation by reading this book!”—Gina Rippon, author of The Gendered Brain Challenge everything you think you know about your brain. Expose the myths. Embrace the complexity. Transform your...

Consciousness creates all material reality. Biological processes do not create consciousness. This conceptual breakthrough turns traditional scientific thinking upside down. In An End to Upside Down Thinking, Mark Gober traces his journey. He explores compelling scientific evidence from a diverse set of disciplines, ranging from psychic phenomena to near-death experiences to quantum physics and beyond.   

A breakthrough work in neuroscience—and an incisive corrective to a long history of damaging pseudoscience—that finally debunks the myth that there is a hardwired distinction between male and female brains We live in a gendered world, where we are ceaselessly bombarded by messages about...

International sex researcher, neuroscientist, and columnist Debra Soh debunks popular gender myths in this scientific examination of the many facets of gender identity that “is not onlyeminently reasonable and beautifully-written, it is brave and vital” (Ben Shapiro, #1 New York Times...

You’ve been told that dopamine is the brain’s “pleasure chemical.” You’ve probably heard that social media gives you dopamine hits, that too much stimulation ruins your motivation, or that a dopamine detox can reset your brain. The problem is that much of this is misleading. An Introduction to Dopamine Myths and Realities separates popular neuroscience from what the evidence actually shows. In clear, engaging language, it explains how dopamine really relates to reward, motivation, learning, habits, craving, addiction, and everyday behavior—without hype, fearmongering, or ...

Most people go their whole lives on reasonably good terms with their own brain without knowing much more about how it works than they know about the engine under the hood of their car. This book closes that gap—seven things at a time. Did you know the brain itself cannot feel pain, which is why some patients can stay awake, chatting or even playing an instrument, during their own brain surgery? Or that the "you only use 10% of your brain" claim has no basis in the science, and that its actual origin traces back to a 1936 self-help book? Or that memory doesn't work like a recording at all,...

Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Gendered Brain by Gina Rippon, read by Catherine Bailey. 'A treasure trove of information and good humour' CORDELIA FINE, author of Testosterone Rex Do you have a female brain or a male brain? Or is that the wrong question? Reading maps or...

A human physiology expert lays out the basic facts to explain why the idea of biological sex as a binary is simply wrong Biological sex is as nuanced as gender. Many of us are biologically more typically masculine in some ways and more typically feminine in others. The constellation of traits...

Each of us will know physical pain in our lives, but none of us knows when it will come or how long it will stay. Today as much as 10 percent of the population of the United States suffers from chronic pain. It is more widespread, misdiagnosed, and undertreated than any major disease. While recent research has shown that pain produces pathological changes to the brain and spinal cord, many doctors and patients still labor under misguided cultural notions and outdated scientific dogmas.

You Know Exactly What You Should Be Doing. So Why Aren't You Doing It? You know the feeling, you wake up full of motivation. Today’s the day you’re gonna start that project you keep dreaming about. You cleared your schedule. Set your alarm earlier. Made the coffee stronger. But 1 hour later, you’re doomscrolling through your phone while that familiar knot tightens in your stomach. You know exactly you’re not doing what you want to do. But you just can’t stop. You waste another day. And as you go to sleep that night, you start to believe you’re never gonna make it. The Cruel Math...

Why does a gifted psychiatrist suddenly begin to torment his own beloved wife? How can a ninety-pound woman carry a massive air conditioner to the second floor of her home, install it in a window unassisted, and then not remember how it got there? Why would a brilliant feminist law student ask...

Are you 28 weeks pregnant and wondering if your brain packed its bags and left without saying goodbye? Welcome to the third trimester—where sleep is a myth, gravity is your enemy, and restrooms have become sacred ground. In The Chronicles of the Third Trimester, Nati delivers a laugh-out-loud, painfully relatable, and lovingly honest guide through the final stretch of pregnancy. From emotional outbursts over tacos to fighting with your socks, this book doesn’t just tell it like it is—it makes you feel like you’ve got a hilarious best friend holding your hand (between bathroom runs, ...

Step into the realm of mental acuity and peak cognitive performance with 'Clarifying the Mind', a definitive guide to unlocking the potent capabilities of the ketogenic diet for your brain's health and efficiency. Prepared to journey through the fascinating world of fats, proteins, and their profound impact on your gray matter? This comprehensive eBook is tailored to enlighten, educate and transform your dietary approach, equipping you with the power to enhance your mental agility, focus, and overall cerebral functions through the scientific marvel of ketosis. Delve into the initial ...

Did you know that only 5% of all your decisions are consciously made? Most decisions are made by the subconscious brain, perhaps factually explaining why humans are prone to rash judgment. Listen further to discover more facts that can aid not only your structural and functional understanding of the brain but also help improve your cognitive skills. The human brain is nothing less than a confounding conundrum that has baffled people for centuries.

With profound implications for our most foundational assumptions about gender, Gender Mosaic explains why there is no such thing as a male or female brain. For generations, we've been taught that women and men differ in profound and important ways. Women are more sensitive and emotional, whereas...

Are you sure about that? Think you know why we only use 10% of our brains? Confident that the Great Wall of China is visible from space? Sure that Napoleon was short, that Vikings wore horned helmets, and that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis? Actually... you’re wrong about all of them. ACTUALLY... is the myth-busting book that takes everything you think you know and turns it upside down. With 350+ common myths debunked across 12 packed chapters, this isn’t just another trivia book, it’s a reality check for your entire worldview. Every entry follows a satisfying three-part ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Michael Gazzaniga A Gateway to His Life, Discoveries, and Legacy What if the voice in your head is not the commander of your mind, but its storyteller? Michael Gazzaniga is one of the defining figures in modern cognitive neuroscience. Through his pioneering work with split-brain patients, he helped reveal that the human mind is not a single, seamless command centre, but a dynamic system of specialised processes working together to create the feeling of one coherent self. His research changed how scientists think about hemispheric specialisation, consciousness, ...

Is it our biological destiny to seek the divine? Is faith in a higher power a survival trait? On God and the Brain, Dr. Andrew Newberg presents intriguing evidence that the human brain is a "believing machine"—and that our capacity for self-transcendence and spirituality helps drive our...