Neuroscience & Health

This is the concept that the left and right hemispheres of the brain are each specialized for different functions.

Job satisfaction refers to the overall sense of contentment a person feels about their work.

Work engagement is a positive state of energetically participating in your job with passion and dedication.

Job burnout is a state of emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced sense of effectiveness caused by chronic workplace stress. It goes beyond ordinary tiredness and reflects a deeper depletion of one's mental and emotional resources.

Job autonomy refers to the degree to which a person can independently decide how, when, and in what order to carry out their work.

Workplace bullying refers to repeated aggressive behaviors in the workplace that cause serious stress to the victim.

The long part of a neuron that carries signals to other cells.

A region of the brain located near the ears that plays a crucial role in auditory processing, language comprehension, and memory formation.

A key stress hormone your body releases when you're under pressure.

A chronotype is your biological tendency to sleep and be active at certain times of day — determining whether you're a natural early bird, night owl, or somewhere in between.

Testosterone is a hormone that influences a wide range of behavioral patterns, including aggression, competitiveness, and social behavior.

Trolling is the act of deliberately posting provocative or offensive content online in order to provoke an emotional reaction from others. The person who engages in this behavior is called a 'troll.'

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that serves as the building block for serotonin and melatonin, playing a vital role in mood regulation and sleep quality.

Team dynamics refers to the patterns of interaction and relationships among team members. It shapes how a team communicates, resolves conflict, and achieves goals together.

The amygdala is an almond-shaped brain structure in the temporal lobe that serves as the brain's primary threat-detection system, triggering fear responses and strengthening emotional memories.

A condition where uncomfortable sensations in the legs, mainly at night, create a strong urge to move them.

The hippocampus is a vital part of the brain responsible for forming and storing memories. It gets its name from its seahorse-like shape.

A protective filter that helps keep harmful substances out of the brain.

Phantom pain is when a person feels pain or sensation in a body part that has been amputated and no longer exists. It happens because the brain still retains a 'memory' of that body part.

A rapid electrical signal generated by a neuron to transmit information, forming the basis of all thoughts, emotions, and movements.

Grey matter is the part of the brain and spinal cord where the cell bodies of neurons are concentrated, responsible for processing information and making judgments. It is where our thoughts, emotions, and memories are created.

The occipital lobe is the region located at the very back of the brain, serving as the core center for processing visual information. Our ability to 'see' the world begins right here.

Epigenetics is the study of how gene expression can change due to environment and experience, without any change to the DNA sequence itself. It means our experiences can actually influence how our genes behave.

The application of artificial intelligence to mental health care, including AI chatbots, emotion analysis, and digital therapeutics. This field is expanding rapidly, offering new ways to support psychological well-being.

GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that calms brain activity. It plays a key role in reducing anxiety and helping the mind feel at ease.

The HPA Axis is a stress response system connecting the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands. It's a critical pathway that helps your body respond to stress and return to a balanced state.

REM sleep is the stage of sleep where rapid eye movements occur — it's when you dream and your brain organizes memories.