Welcome to your brain the science of jet lag, love and other curiosities of life.

•Is falling in love addictive?

•Why is looking at a photo harder than playing chess?

• Are women moodier than men?

Why is yawning contagious?

• Does physical exercise lead to a healthy brain?

Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of your brain!

Two top neuroscientists answer all the questions you've ever had about the most incredible organ in the human body, exploding many myths about it. Your brain really is your best friend, but it has definite ideas about what you should be thinking and learning. And it will also lie to you again and again...

Welcome to Your Brain explains how your brain works, including the tricks it plays and how you can fool it into working for you if, for instance, you want to beat jet lag, cram for an exam or lose weight.

Discover why it isn't possible to tickle yourself; how drinking red wine can be good for you, and whether we really only use 10 per cent of our brains.

Packed with practical tips for boosting your own grey matter, this fascinating guide will explain just what your amazing brain can do for you, and what you can do for it.