Daydreaming can sometimes be an effective way to solve problems, despite conventional wisdom to the contrary. Recent research published in the May 2009 journal Proceedings […]
Step Outside to Recharge Your Brain
I’m summarizing (and adding my own thoughts) to a recent article on MSNBC’s website entitled, “Need to Recharge Your Brain? Step Outside” by Andrea Thompson. […]
The Importance of Play
The importance of play is underrated. Kids and adults both need it, as detailed in the Feb/Mar 2009 cover story in Scientific American Mind. The […]
Brain "Power Failures" Result From Sleep Deprivation
As reported in a recent issue of Scientific American Mind, sleep deprivation can result in “power failures” in the brain. Study participants were deprived of […]
Doodling Might Aid Memory Recall
A new study published in the most recent issue of the Journal of Applied Cognitive Psychology suggests that doodling can aid in memory recall. In […]
Thinking Fast Can Improve Your Mood
This is based on an article in the Feb/Mar 2009 issue of Scientific American Mind. Several studies by researchers at Princeton and Harvard indicate that […]
Gingko Might Not Be As Helpful As Once Thought
For many years Gingko has been touted as a brain booster. In a trial published by the American Medical Association in November 2008, the results […]
The 10,000 Hour Rule
Here’s another really interesting piece of information from Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers. One of his chapters that I like is on the “10,000 Hour Rule.” I’ve […]
What If You Tried This?
If we want to make ourselves anxious, a good way of doing it is by asking ourselves, “What if _________ happens?” Our brains are wonderful […]
Generating New Neurons Through Exercise
Until recently it was thought that the adult brain did not generate any new neurons. I clearly remember listening to a graduate professor in my […]