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Learning Multiple Languages Can Build Your Brain In Many Ways
What if you knew that learning a new language wouldn’t only help you get around in a foreign land — but also make better decisions on spending that strange currency in your pocket? Or make you less likely to fall for that tempting exotic ad? All that might sound a bit far-fetched, but according to several […]
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Ski Spree and the Neuroscience of Attention
What does it mean to be alert? Neuropsychologists define alertness as a state of pronounced sensory awareness coupled with a readiness to act quickly based on our perceptions. This capacity evolved over millennia, allowing early humans to recognize and avoid predators and similar threats in the wild. Though most of us don’t have to worry about […]
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A Fit Body Makes A Fit Brain
If you want to improve your physical fitness you might head to the gym, go for a run, ride a skateboard, swim, or take up a sport. All of these healthy activities affect your body differently. Most improve your heart health and lower blood pressure, others build muscle, and some raise your endurance. But regular physical […]
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Airwaves and Brainwaves: Does TV Really 'Rot' Your Brain?
Living in what some have dubbed the “New Golden Age of Television”, many of us are spending our evenings on the couch, binge-watching one of the multitude of critically-acclaimed shows that light up our televisions, tablets, and phones on demand. It’s no surprise that in the era of Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and The Walking Dead, we find […]
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7 Superfoods and the Science Behind Them
Among today’s many healthy eating trends, so-called superfoods have gained popularity for their higher concentration of nutrients – especially fatty acids and antioxidants – important for maintaining good health. But could these superfoods really lead to a healthier brain? Researchers around the world are performing tests to understand the possible benefits. While we do not […]
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Does Pollution Hurt Your Brain?
Among today’s many healthy eating trends, so-called superfoods have gained popularity for their higher concentration of nutrients – especially fatty acids and antioxidants – important for maintaining good health. But could these superfoods really lead to a healthier brain? Researchers around the world are performing tests to understand the possible benefits. While we do not […]