How many times does our heart beat a day?

We’re back! We’ve officially moved into our new headquarters! Come unpack with us and get a tour while we fill you in on some big news. Plus, new episodes of Brains On coming later this month and new Smash Boom and Forever Ago after that. If you want to support the show or drop u ...  Show more

We're moving the Brains On Universe Headquarters, and that means we have to stop putting out new episodes until we get settled. We know: not cool. But, our new home is going to be bigger and better and the absolute BEST. We can't wait until it's ready for you to visit.In the mean ...  Show more

How does your heart keep you alive? How does it pump blood? Why is blood so important? Why do children have heart surgeries? Why is a baby's heartbeat faster before it's born? Why does blood rush to your head when you're upside down? Why can you feel your heart in your head wh ...

Why is the heart a symbol of love? Why do people draw hearts when they love someone? Why do we draw hearts the way we do when they're nothing like the hearts inside of your body? And do we need a heart to love or does the brain do it? We’re learning all about hearts and symbol ...

Hier wird gecheckt, wie ein Herz funktioniert, wie es krank wird und wieso gemalte Herzen ganz anders aussehen als echte. 

We don't associate our hearts with our minds, although what's in our hearts has an effect on our minds. Our thoughts and emotions guide our minds, and make us who we are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Vis ...  Show more