About Anas Kalthoum

Anas Kalthoum creates practical Free Brain guides that translate cognitive science, learning research, and productivity systems into steps readers can use in everyday work and study. Articles are written to be educational, source-aware, and clear about where evidence is strong, mixed, or still developing.

The work focuses on memory, attention, study systems, stress skills, sleep habits, and responsible brain-health education. The goal is not to sell quick fixes, but to help readers choose a reasonable next step and understand the limits of the evidence behind it.

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Anas Kalthoum

Software engineer and founder of FreeBrain.net. Built interactive learning tools after experiencing the challenges of self-directed learning in technical fields. Researches and synthesizes cognitive science to create practical study systems. Background in software engineering with focus on educational technology and learning optimization.

Anas Kalthoum

Anas Kalthoum

Founder & Technical Director, FreeBrain

Software engineer and founder of FreeBrain.net. Built interactive learning tools after experiencing the challenges of self-directed learning in technical fields. Researches and synthesizes cognitive science to create practical study systems. Background in software engineering with focus on educational technology and learning optimization.

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Software engineer focused on educational technology platforms and FreeBrain’s interactive learning tools, using technologies including React, Node.js, PHP/Laravel, and WordPress.

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Self-taught cognitive science researcher focused on translating academic literature into practical study systems. Not a neuroscientist or psychologist—researches and synthesizes published peer-reviewed findings from experts in memory, attention, and learning science.

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Stressed man covering ears indoors, why does stress make tinnitus worse and how to find relief

Why Stress Makes Tinnitus Worse: 7 Mechanisms, Spikes, and What Helps

When stress hits, tinnitus often feels louder—not because your ears suddenly “broke,” but because your brain’s threat and attention systems crank up the signal. This guide explains the stress–tinnitus loop and gives you a practical 5–10 minute spike plan plus long-term options that actually help.

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