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Brain Games and Exercising the Mind
Published on 2008-06-05 12:15:13
With advances in understanding the brain and how it works moving along at a fairly rapid pace, the the for-profit industry is tailgating right behind. This is quite evident in the explosion of 'brain games' that have hit the market in the past couple of years.A brain game is basically a game or puzzle involving problem solving or critical thinking in some form to 'exercise' the mind and supposedly make it stronger and more responsive.Medical News Today has an article about the newest brain game
The Effects of Caffeine: New Insights
Published on 2008-06-04 14:40:54
Mind Hacks posted an article from the New York magazine about researchers who took a different approach in the ongoing see-saw that is the benefits and detriments of caffeine research. Their hypothesis was this: Caffeine does not give users a quick jolt of energy but is rather an illusion created by soothing the effects of the symptoms of withdrawal and returning the user to baseline.My Thoughts: Now, I am a coffee drinker addict (I kind of have to be, I work at a coffee shop!) And I've noticed
Too Many Choices = Negative Effects
Published on 2008-06-04 01:03:31
The psychology of choice and decision making is an increasingly popular aspect of cognition and personality, as it should be. The decisions we make result in much of our behaviors, so ultimately this process should be studied quite thoroughly, at all possible angles. Here's an interesting study that considers the negative effects of too many choices.We are constantly bombarded with choices. Whether it's surveying a large wardrobe for the outfit of the day, what kind of coffee to order (do you re
