In my previous blog, I covered the controversial topic of brain training and whether it really makes us smarter. A brief addition to that blog […]
Do Brain Training Games & Techniques Make Us Smarter?
We’ve all seen and heard the ads – brain training games will make you smarter! Partly fueled by the engagement, variety, and dynamic interaction that […]
“The Invisible Gorilla: How Our Intuitions Deceive Us” (Book Recommendation)
I recently completed the audiobook version of The Invisible Gorilla: How Our Intuitions Deceive Us is by scholars and professors Christopher Chabris, Ph.D. and Daniel […]
Tech Workouts to Build Brain "Muscle"?
I recently read an article in the January 18, 2010 issue of Time magazine concerning “Workouts for Your Brain” by Bonnie Rochman. She reviewed some […]
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 […]
You Are Not Your Thoughts
As you can tell, I’ve really gotten into mindfulness as of late. Although I’ve been practicing mindfulness for about 10 years, a convergence of things […]