When the eyes of a woman that a man finds attractive look directly at him, his brain secretes the pleasure-inducing chemical dopamine - but not when she looks elsewhere.

The social brain is in its natural habitat when we're talking with someone face-to-face in real time.

Sheree Conrad and Michael Milburn bring a much-needed sanity to that confusing and unruly terrain, our sexual lives/

We learn best with focused attention. As we focus on what we're learning, the brain maps that information on what we already know making new neural connections

Threats to our standing in the eyes of others are remarkably potent biologically, almost as powerful as those to our very survival.

Teachers need to be comfortable talking about feelings.

Want a happier, more content life? I highly recommend the down-to-earth methods you'll find in 'Mindfulness.' Professor Mark Williams and Dr Danny Penman have teamed up to give us scientifically grounded techniques we can apply in the midst of our everyday challenges and catastrophes.