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It seems like hard conscious work, but much of the learning process goes on deep in the mind. Here are the top tips to improve how you recall facts

Aha! moments of inspiration seem to come from nowhere – but the counterintuitive key to a creative brain is to defocus your thoughts

Fear helps us survive, but phobias ruin lives. Some simple tricks send signals to your brain to allow you to feel the right amount of fear

Neutering? Bark once for yes and growl for no. Plus: it takes a lot of water to make drought-busting balls, happy world emoji day and more

You can determine the amount of pain you perceive – pleasant smells, loving touches and foul language can all be powerful pain-busters