Fungi and the Human Brain

Recent findings suggest that fungi inhabiting the human body may exert greater influence on human health than previously recognized, including potential effects on the brain and behavior. The human “mycobiome” is diverse, colonizing the…

Does the Brain Need Idle Time?

A rehabilitation theory suggests that spending leisure time in nature can rescue the brain from chronic stress. The brain, the hardest-working organ in our body, operates 24/7 while processing countless external and internal stimuli. Yet,…