Cognitive Function

Articles on cognitive science, behavioral science, neuroscience, communication theory, psychology and self-awareness.

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Brain’s reward system may promote heavy cannabis use, while habit system may advance addiction: study
thegrowthop.com - Ashley Keenan
Ever wondered why some people become addicted to cannabis and some don’t? Read More
June 13
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Mindfulness and Meditation for Anxiety - Mindful
mindful.org - By Mindful Staff
Anxiety is our body’s way of saying, “Hey, I’m experiencing too much stress all at once.” This happens to the best of us. But, when that feeling of …
July 15
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How meditation can slow the effects of aging on the brain
Ladders - Lesley Alderman
Meditation has been moving out of yoga studios and Ashrams and into the mainstream. Bill Gates meditates, so do Derek Jeter, Arianna Huffington, and …
June 11
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This is your brain on religion
MarketWatch - By Debbie Musser
Adhering to a well-balanced diet and incorporating exercise into your routine are two well-known ways to improve health. What about religious …
June 19
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How to Motivate Kids to Practice Hard Things
theepochtimes.com - Maryam Abdullah
According to a recent survey by the Society of Human Resource Management, 97 percent of employers say that reliability is a very or extremely …
June 10
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Depression and Sleep: Understanding the Connection
hopkinsmedicine.org
Which comes first? “Either one can be the starting point,” says Johns Hopkins sleep researcher Patrick H. Finan, Ph.D. “Poor sleep may create …
June 10
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"Night Owls" Can Reset Their Body Clocks by 2 Hours Using a Simple Method
Inverse - Emma Betuel
"We wanted to see if there were simple things people could do at home to solve this issue." In February, scientists revealed hard evidence that night …
June 9
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The Brain
What happens in your brain when you pay attention?
ted.com - Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar
Attention isn't just about what we focus on -- it's also about what our brains filter out. By investigating patterns in the brain as people try to …
Jun 8, 2017
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The Brain
You’re Still ‘Alive’ After Death Say Researchers, Who’re Studying the Conscious Mind
theepochtimes.com - EMG Inspired Staff
November 19
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If You Say Yes to Any of These 5 Questions, Science Says You Definitely Make Smarter Decisions Than Average
Inc Magazine - Jeff Haden
That's especially true if you focus more on what you can gain than what you might lose. Even though we do our best to make smart decisions, we all end up regretting at least a few choices. One reason that
May 14
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Mind
4 Reasons Why Helping Others Is Actually Good For You
thriveglobal.com - Sami Rusani
Creating a positive circle around you starts with giving back. When I moved from Sweden to the States, I had practically no connections. So one of the …
May 13
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Sleep
Learn How to Fall Asleep in 2 Minutes with This U.S. Military Technique
My Modern Met - Jessica Stewart
Sleep is precious—studies show that 7 to 9 hours a night is the ideal for adults—and a lack of sleep can do a lot more than make you yawn throughout the day. It can also contribute to an increased risk
May 14
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Dementia
Scientists now recognize another form of dementia called LATE
Quartz - Katherine Ellen Foley
In medicine, often the simplest diagnosis is the right one. One of the notable exceptions to that rule, however, is when it comes to conditions that affect our brains as we age. Earlier this month, a team
May 12
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Mental Health
Striking study reveals how dietary fats enter the brain and cause depression
newatlas.com - Rich Haridy
An intriguing new study, led by scientists from the University of Glasgow, suggests there is a direct causative link between eating a high-fat diet …
May 13
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Innovation
A 75-Year Study Said This Is the 1 Thing That Leads To Happiness. A Stunning New Study Says Americans Just Can't Do It
Inc Magazine - Chris Matyszczyk
This is truly a sad tale of American life. Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek. How often, though, do we ever do the things that will
May 12
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The positive impact of negative emotions
Ladders - Gustavo Razzetti
Life is not perfect, so why do we expect our emotions to be perfect?In our social media-driven, image-obsessed world, everyone seems to be happy and …
April 13
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Science
Behind the Buzz: How Ketamine Changes the Depressed Patient's Brain
scientificamerican.com - Simon Makin
The Food and Drug Administration’s approval in March of a depression treatment based on ketamine generated headlines, in part, because the drug …
April 12
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How to Boost Your Self-Esteem: Write Down a Bit of Your Life Story, New Science Suggests
Inc Magazine - Jessica Stillman
All you need to feel better about yourself is 10 minutes and a pen and paper. We live events in our lives at least twice. Once when events actually happen and again later when we review those events and
April 11
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Why Your Oldest Child Is Your Smartest Child
Lifehacker
Parents of multiple children have long admitted that as each additional child comes along, the parenting standards get lower. Whereas your firstborn …
April 12
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Does Empathy Have A Dark Side?
NPR - Jonathan Lambert
Empathy seems like a good quality in human beings. Pure and simple. It allows us to consider the perspective of others — to put ourselves in their shoes and imagine their experiences. From that empathetic
April 12
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New neuroscience reveals 9 rituals that will make you an amazing parent
Ladders - Eric Barker
When kids behave, things are easy. The problem is when you need to discipline them. Most parents know which methods they don’t want to use to correct …
April 12
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‘Mindreading’ neurons simulate decisions of social partners
neurosciencenews.com - Neuroscience News
Summary: Neurons in the amygdala derive object values based on observations and use the values to simulate a social partner’s decision …
April 11
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The Brain
How a Baby’s Brain Develops, From Birth to Age 3
sheknows.com - Colleen Barrett
The serious work of brain development begins a few weeks after conception, and by the time a full-term baby is born, their brain is about one-third …
April 11
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It’s not what you know, it’s how you think
Ladders - Zat Rana
Late historians Will and Ariel Durant spent four decades of their lives studying, compiling, and writing the history of Western civilization. The …
April 5
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Does Eating 2 Teaspoons of Nuts Really Boost Your Brain Function by 60 Percent?
theepochtimes.com - Sandra-Ilona Sunram-Lea
Dementia is a cruel disease that robs people of their memory, their judgment, and their identity. There is no cure, and in the past few years a number …
May 15
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Opinion
Where Left And Right Brain Meet
Forbes - Jay Sullivan
The Top Three Aspects Of Professional Development Applied To Both Process And People Theories of what makes us successful professionally fill entire sections at bookstores (the few bookstores that are
April 4
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This doctor says if you sleep in this position you are probably addicted to coffee
Ladders - Meredith Lepore
A recent report found that sleeping in certain positions can not only have positive and negative effects on your health but also on your productivity …
April 4
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Motivations for Solitude Explain Why Loners Love Being Alone
psychologytoday.com - Christopher Bergland
In a 1955 LIFE magazine profile of Greta Garbo, titled “The Braveness to Be Herself: In Private Affairs or in Public, Garbo Ignores Others’ Opinions,” …
April 4
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Change is not difficult. We make it difficult
Ladders - Gustavo Razzetti
We are more afraid of change than we should be.Resisting change won’t make it disappear — It will make things worse. What we resist, …
April 3