Daydreaming activates the hippocampus, inducing electrical impulses that help us to encode memories.
Study finds a subgroup of patients diagnosed with ADHD who would benefit more from a diagnosis of maladaptive daydreaming.
Daydreaming and mind-wandering appear to occur when parts of the brain fall asleep while other areas remain awake.
Lisdexamfetamine, a drug known to stimulate brain activity, reduces symptoms of sluggish cognitive tempo in adults with ADHD.
When people were presented with a list of scenarios that were meaningful or enjoyable, they enjoyed thinking 50% more than when they were instructed to think about whatever they wanted.
A new study reveals people who report more frequent daydreaming scored higher on tests of intelligence and creativity. MRI scans also reveals more efficient brain systems for frequent daydreamers.
Researchers present a new theory about dreaming, suggesting dreams may be an accidental byproduct of our waking cognitive abilities.
A new study reports those whose minds wander less are more likely to stick to long term goals.
Researchers analyse 1.6 billion connection within the brain simultaneously and find the highest agreement between structure and information flow in the "default mode network".
Researchers have created a computer model based on the dynamics of brain cells and its neural connections. They hope the model will help them understand why certain portions of the brain work together when a person daydreams.
