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Why You Need Nootropics That Actually Work
Okay, sure, you’ve been duped before by false advertising and undelivered promises of limitless energy and endless brainpower. We get it. All we are asking for is a...
The Winning Effect
Have you ever played a board game with someone who seems to be irritatingly incapable of losing? There may be some science available to back this up. Charlie...
The Science Behind a Good Night’s Sleep and a Focused Mind
Everyone knows that there is no substitute for a good night’s sleep. Getting that solid, eight hours of recommended, high-quality sleep versus restlessly checking your smartphone to determine...
Brains or Brawn: What Does Your Workout Build?
Your brain is a muscle, but new studies are revealing that certain types of exercise build it better than others. A recent study funded by the Academy of Finland examined...
Can Adults Grow More Neurons?
The short answer is “yes,” through a process called neurogenesis. Unsurprisingly, one of the primary areas for neuron growth is the portion of the brain called the hippocampus, which...
Binge-Watching = Brain Drain
Recent cognitive performance studies suggest that binge-watching TV on a regular basis is bad for your brain. Specifically, researchers at the University of California followed individuals with low exercise levels and high...
Grace Under Pressure: Avoiding Emotional Override
In the heat of battle with a friend or significant other, they suddenly throw a power punch. Heat prickles across your skin. Your heart rate increases. Your chest...
How Does Music Help You Focus?
There seems to be two different types of people in the world: ones who use music to focus and ones who need complete and total silence in order...
The Effects of Stress on the Brain
In the short term, stress can positively boost energy and focus, such as during an athletic competition or a public speaking engagement. But over the long term, the...
Are Multilinguists’ Brains Better Than Yours?
Learning a new language has a profoundly positive impact on the brain. On a superficial level, one assimilates a new culture–along with its novel ideas–in the process. For instance, have you ever...