Somewhere between art class and algebra, most of us learn–probably after struggling in one area and excelling in the other–which “side” of our brain is dominant. You are either left brained or right ...

The left brain vs. right brain theory suggests that people with a strong left hemisphere are logical and language-oriented, while those with a strong right hemisphere are creative and emotionally ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Effective communication is the cornerstone for success in ...

In a world that is now pivoting from bottom-line-driven strategies to those influenced by human experience and creativity, right-brain leadership has seamlessly emerged from the shadows of traditional ...

At the fictional Hogwarts school for witchcraft and wizardry in the Harry Potter series, students are sorted into different school houses by a magic hat based on their personalities. Similarly, in ...

The right side of the brain used to be seen as the prime holder of creativity. In recent years, connectivity between the two hemispheres has been linked to creative thought. But a recent Harvard study ...

Right-brain vs. left-brain thinking is often discussed in psychology. Everybody uses both thinking types to some degree, but nearly everyone tends to have one or the other as a primary thinking style.

Some of the most complex cognitive functions are possible because different sides of your brain control them. Chief among them is speech perception, the ability to interpret language. In people, the ...

We used to think that the left brain controlled your thinking and that the right brain controlled your heart. But neuroscientists have learned that it’s a lot more complicated.more In 2007, an ...

This color enhanced axial (cross sectional) FLAIR (fluid attenuated inversion recovery) MIR of the brain demonstrates multiple focal areas of increased T2 signal within the white of both cerebral ...

At first glance, this beautiful blue-toned illustration looks like nothing more than a decorative window opening into a surreal cosmic background. But take a closer look: which way is the window ...