What causes brain freeze, this miserable spoiler of frozen desserts? The answer is simple: survival instinct. When humans eat something very cold, blood vessels in the roof of the mouth (also known as ...

As for why it happens, Bayramyan tells me that a functional freeze occurs when the brain's stress response system perceives a situation as overwhelming or inescapable. “The functional freeze ...

When the nervous system is overloaded with emotions and things to process, the brain may ‘freeze’ as a form of self-protection. “This response comes from the area of the brain which we know ...

Proper hydration improves brain functions and cognitive abilities. Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day helps maintain brain health and supports mental clarity. Eating a balanced diet ...

A worrying amount of people say they’re struggling with the freeze response, reporting feeling trapped in a state of constant brain fog. Here’s everything you need to know. Be honest ...

Knowles and McCork join us from space to ask 'What is a black hole?' in this exclusive preview of the brand new series of Brain Freeze!