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The neuroscience behind a ‘runner’s high’

The neuroscience behind a ‘runner’s high’

For many people, the mental benefits of a runner’s high even outlast the run itself.

06.08.2026 5

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Laura Elin Pigott

Scientists once thought the brain couldn’t be changed. Now we know different

Lifelong plasticity is a core principle of neuroscience, yet it operates within real limits shaped by effort, stress and ageing.

27.01.2026 20

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Laura Elin Pigott

How your brain keeps falling for the latest beauty fads – and what you can do about it

Social media exploits our brain’s responsiveness to reward and social cues — enforcing the narrow beauty ideals we internalise.

31.10.2025 10

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Laura Elin Pigott

What owning a cat does to your brain (and theirs)

When you cuddle a cat, the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin is rising in both your brains.

12.09.2025 20

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Your dog can read your mind – sort of

The science behind your dog’s emotional intelligence.

31.07.2025 20

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Laura Elin Pigott

Embarrassed? Why this feeling might actually be good for you

Embarrassment is a universal, visceral and oddly contagious emotion that has importance socially and psychologically.

23.06.2025 10

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Birth control increases stroke risk – here’s what women need to know

Contraceptive-users were three times more likely to experience a cryptogenic stroke.

30.05.2025 20

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Laura Elin Pigott