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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 > read more

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 j > read more

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 > read more

Neuroimaging and Scanning the Brain

Published on 2008-06-02 11:25:24

This morning on NPR, Diane Rehm had George Lakoff on talking about his new book The Political Mind: Why You Can't Understand 21st-Century American Politics with an 18th-Century Brain. I plan on picking it up sometime this week.He had an interesting u > read more

Strong Correlation Between Rhythm and Intelligence

Published on 2008-05-28 13:38:58

Here's an interesting study from Medical News Today to get your fingers tapping...Researchers in Sweden at the Karolinska Institutet and Umeå University have found that good rhythm and intelligence go hand in hand. Participants took a general intell > read more

Gambling Addiction Among American Youth

Published on 2008-05-27 15:16:27

On a recent post, I detailed the ritual of binge drinking on a person's 21st birthday, which can lead to alcohol addiction. A recent article at Sciencedaily.com outlined the results of a recent survey conducted by researchers at the University of Buf > read more

Via Digg: Ford Dealership Tells Non-Christians "Sit down and Shutup"

Published on 2008-05-27 13:33:18

I couldn't help but post this amusing story out of California (of all places). Help spread the word and Digg this story.In a radio advertisement for Kieffe and Sons Ford Dealership in Mojave, Ca they state "But did you know that 86% of Americans say > read more

Binge Drinking Shenanigans

Published on 2008-05-23 15:30:23

College. A time for learning. A time for awakening. A time for self-actualization. A time for getting extremely wasted. What is it with this environment that seems to praise and encourage the consumption of large amounts of alcohol? Well, we've all h > read more

Sports Related Head Injuries

Published on 2008-05-23 15:03:54

If you has been watching the Cardinals/Padres baseball game tonight, you would've witnessed Albert Pujols in the 3rd inning line drive a ball straight between the pitcher, Chris Young's eyes. Although Young's shirt was doused with blood, he appeared > read more

Eating Habits in Romantic Relationships

Published on 2008-05-23 14:15:24

In an interesting study at Rutgers University, to what extent romantic partners attempt to control and regulate each others' eating was measured and assessed. Over a hundred heterosexual couples provided "information involving their weight, satisfact > read more