Brain

Athletes Risk Lifetime Of Suffering From Head Injuries

Scott Mendelson, M.D. | Posted 10.29.2009 | Living


Scott Mendelson, M.D.

A well-known cause of dementia is dementia pugilistica, or what has commonly been called being "punch drunk." In some cases, the presentation is virtually indistinguishable from Alzheimer's dementia.

Why Sleeping On It Helps

World of Psychology | Posted 10.28.2009 | Living


We're often told, "You should sleep on it" before you make an important decision. Why is that? How does "sleeping on it" help your decision-making pro...

Multitasking: The Brain Seeks Novelty

Russell Poldrack | Posted 10.28.2009 | Living


Russell Poldrack

The brain is built to ignore the old and focus on the new. Novelty is probably one of the most powerful signals to determine what we pay attention to in the world.

Seven Herbal Teas to Enhance Your Life

Brigitte Mars | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living


Brigitte Mars

Why be limited to caffeinated beverages when the herb world can bring flavor, nutrients and health benefits? Expand your herbal tea repertoire.

The Hidden Costs of War: Veterans and Dementia

Scott Mendelson, M.D. | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living


Scott Mendelson, M.D.

In the majority of cases, the development of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia is the result of the acquisition of various risk factors throughout life. PTSD is one such factor.

Inside The Tripper's Brain: Scientists Create 3D Maps Of Brains On Drugs (VIDEO)

Posted 10.26.2009 | Technology


See video below "What does a trip to hell look like inside the mind?" this National Geographic segment asks. Find out in the video below, which tak...

'He's Just Not That Into You' Really?

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living


Srinivasan Pillay

What does "not being into you" mean? People assume that it is just about sexual attraction, but is it just this?

Does The Brain Like e-Books?

The New York Times | The Editors | Posted 10.15.2009 | Books


Is there a difference in the way the brain takes in or absorbs information when it is presented electronically versus on paper? Does the reading exper...

Brain Waves Surge Moments Before Death

dsc.discovery.com | Posted 10.07.2009 | Living


A study of seven terminally ill patients found identical surges in brain activity moments before death, providing what may be physiological evidence o...

A List In Response To A News Story: Take my Cats, Please...Seriously. I Want to Freak Out.

Sophie Pollitt-Cohen | Posted 09.19.2009 | Comedy


Sophie Pollitt-Cohen

My cats or my future baby?: Barf on the floor; Pee on the floor; Has a brain larger than a handful of grapes; Not freak out when I want to dress it in a cute outfit; Not be covered in hair; Love me back.

Making the Move: From Paralysis to Action in Leaving Your Job (Or Anything)

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 09.15.2009 | Living


Srinivasan Pillay

So you've realized that you hate your current job. You're committed to leaving. And you have drawn up the list of why the current job is bad and a move would be good. But you still can't make that move and you're daunted by the task of doing something. Why is this happening and what else can you do about this?

Studies Show Facebook Improves Intelligence, Tweeting Weakens Memory

Telegraph | Posted 09.11.2009 | Technology


Playing video war games and solving Sudoku may have the same effect as keeping up to date with Facebook, according to Dr Tracy Alloway. But text me...

Brain Scans 'Provide Clue To Leadership Skills'

cnn.com | Mark Tutton for CNN | Posted 09.11.2009 | Living


A U.S. professor claims he has identified the parts of the brain that help to make someone a good leader. ...

How The Brain Controls Binge Eating Is Better Understood Now, Researchers Say

medicalnewstoday.com | Posted 11.09.2009 | Living


Scientists led a rat to the fatty food, but they couldn't make it eat. Using an animal model of binge eating, University of Missouri researchers disco...

Why Is It So Hard To Make That Job Change?

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 11.08.2009 | Living


Srinivasan Pillay

In order for change to occur, cognitive dissonance is essential. What is cognitive dissonance? Cognitive dissonance is a conflict between two ideas that one holds at the same time in one's mind.

Fashion Week: Prettier Brains for Fall

E. Jean Carroll | Posted 10.22.2009 | Style


E. Jean Carroll

I didn't feel any smarter when I took the ten milligrams of Adderall; I simply felt lively. After seven hours at my desk, which flew by like seven minutes, I stood up, stretched, and did something very odd.

Healthy Brain Habit: Get Exercise

Motivation and Self Improvement | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living


We know that exercise is good for the body, but it's also incredibly good for the brain. As the authors of "The Sharp Brains Guide to Brain Fitness: 1...

Career Transitions: 'I Hate My Job. Now What?'

Srinivasan Pillay | Posted 10.17.2009 | Living


Srinivasan Pillay

People run into problems because they often feel as though they cannot be committed until they find a new and better job. However, this very thought may be standing in the way of the change.

The Brain May Not Be Fooled By Sugar Substitutes

latimes.com | Douglas Fox | Posted 09.29.2009 | Living


As the palette of artificial sweeteners has grown and manufacturers have honed the skill with which they blend them to mimic sugar taste, debate has s...

Your Brain--Not Life--May Be To Blame For Your Stress

nytimes.com | NATALIE ANGIER | Posted 09.20.2009 | Living


If after a few months' exposure to our David Lynch economy, in which housing markets spontaneously combust, coworkers mysteriously disappear and the s...

Information Addiction and Our Quest for Relevancy

Scott Lachut | Posted 09.18.2009 | Living


Scott Lachut

This quest for what might be, creates a seemingly infinite feedback loop where consumption continuously renews the appetite.

Sad? Angry? Happy? Alcoholics May Not Know What Your Face Is Saying

latimes.com | Melissa Healy | Posted 09.17.2009 | Living


Of the many things that long-term alcohol addiction can steal -- careers, lives, health, memory -- one of its most heartbreaking tolls is on relations...

True Intelligence: Beyond The Intellect

Isha Judd | Posted 08.31.2009 | Living


Isha Judd

It's impossible for intellect to see beyond its own constraints; impossible, for example, for it to understand love. The intellect is prized in western society, yet it is so limited in so many ways.

Health-Boosting Blueberries: Five Easy Recipes

self.com | Posted 08.31.2009 | Living


This small fruit makes a big splash: Anthocyanins, the pigments behind blueberries' hue, may fight skin cancer and wrinkles while helping brain cells ...

Gut Feelings: Soldiers Make Good Use Of Intuition

nytimes.com | Benedict Carey | Posted 08.29.2009 | Living


The sight was not that unusual, at least not for Mosul, Iraq, on a summer morning: a car parked on the sidewalk, facing opposite traffic, its windows ...