The Brain

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Have you ever forgotten an email in your inbox? It happens to the best of us. This is the reason you’ve “forgot” to answer it. Read More

Health

Turns out being a bad driver can be a sign of a devastating condition CW Headley

Thirty-three participants were newly diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and 31 were diagnosed with dementia by the end of the study period in April. Read More

Health

Your brain is shrinking, but is that a bad thing?Benjamin Lorber

But there is also good news: You can fight the brain’s aging process in other ways. Read More

Health

One more reason to sleep longer: It can reduce the risk of dementia Kyle Schnitzer

If this doesn’t make you want to get some sleep, what will? … Read More

Advice

Scientists discovered how to spot liars using a 3-step process CW Headley

After reviewing 23 previously conducted studies on the subject—which collectively subsumed 2,946 participants, the paper was able to support an average accuracy rate of roughly 60%. Read More

Health

Clean freaks rejoice: Household chores make you smarter John Anderer

This study will definitely motivate you to do a little spring cleaning. Read More

Health

‘Brain fog’ is plaguing COVID survivors — can video games help?Kyle Schnitzer

Video games work on many different levels. Read More

Health

What is exergaming and why could it save your brain from dementia?CW Headley

“For the first time, there’s hope that through targeted play, we will be able not only to delay but also weaken the symptoms of dementia.” … Read More

Health

This is what actually happens in your brain when you are learning John Anderer

While repetition may not be completely devoid of educational merit, a new neurological study just released by the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University finds engagement reigns supreme when it comes to learning. Read More

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I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

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Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

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The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

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7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.