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Neurotransmitters of Happiness: How Your Brain Creates Emotions The brain is a true factory of chemical substances that influence our mood. We feel joy, motivation, or calm thanks to certain chemical messengers called neurotransmitters. But how do they work, and how can we naturally boost their effect? What are neurotransmitters and what is their function? […]

Imagine you’re in the middle of an exam and suddenly your mind goes blank. You know that you studied, you remember reading that answer, but now there’s no way to find it in your brain. Meanwhile, you feel the pressure of time, sweaty hands and, to make matters worse, you realize you need to use

Imagine your favorite dessert is in front of you. You can eat it right now or wait 15 minutes and receive a larger portion. What would you do? This is the idea behind the Delayed Gratification Test, an experiment that demonstrated that the ability to resist impulses at an early age can influence future success.

Have you ever wondered why some classes seem endless and others fly by? Why do some schools around the world look like they’re from a movie, while others still have the same design from decades ago? 34% of secondary students in Spain don’t complete their studies. Why does this happen? Designer Rosan Bosch believes that

Memory and Breathing: How Does the Air You Inhale Affect What You Remember? Have you ever felt that you remember something better when you breathe deeply? The relationship between breathing and memory is not just a feeling; science has shown that a real link exists between the two. Recent research has revealed that the way

Training working memory with quick games Why do you sometimes forget what you were saying halfway through a sentence? You’re explaining something and, suddenly, the idea disappears from your mind. Or someone gives you a phone number and, before you can write it down, you’ve already forgotten it. This happens because working memory, which is

12 challenges to train your mind Can you imagine your everyday life being like a video game where you level up every time you complete a challenge? Well, that is exactly what you can achieve if you set yourself small challenges that, although they may seem simple, train your brain and improve your life. Here

Pomodoro Commitment and 10 Keys to Defend Active Breaks in Class  Have you ever felt that, after 20 minutes, your head starts drifting off to another planet? That doesn’t mean you’re absent-minded: it’s your brain asking for a break. Science is clear about it: taking short breaks improves concentration, memory, and even how well the

7 Quick Games to Train Your Brain in 5 Minutes Did you know you don’t need to study for hours to train your brain? Sometimes, a well-used 5-minute break can improve your attention, your memory, your self-control… and even the good vibes with your classmates! Here are some simple games you can play in class,

Inhibitory control: your secret brake to avoid messing up Inhibitory control is like your brain’s invisible brake. It’s not about never doing anything fun or exciting, but about learning to pause for a second before jumping in without thinking. That second can make the difference between messing up or coming out on top. Let’s go