Afternoon naps are good for your brain — here’s how, and 4 ways to get the most out of it

Don’t sleep on naps. Getting some quick shut-eye has been associated with several health benefits, such as boosting ...

Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles – a neurologist explains how to boost your brain health

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it ...

There’s a Way to Supercharge Your Memory—And You May Already Be Doing It

On the flip side, sleep also may be used to supercharge your memories and improve your recall. “In part, while we are ...
Scientific American

To Make Better Choices, Understand How Your Brain Processes Values

Much has been made of the power of habit. We’re encouraged to make healthy choices our default and to understand the way that the brain sets certain tasks, such as our morning commute, on autopilot to ...

Procrastinating isn't a sign of laziness or 'lack of willpower,' neuroscientist says: How to 'get unstuck'

Procrastination doesn't have to be a source of shame, according to Anne-Laure Le Cunff, PhD. Instead, "get curious" about the problem.
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How Brain Activity Can Reveal What Makes You Thrive

Children get annual checkups with a pediatrician to determine if they are thriving. This is done by assessing if their height and weight are progressing at expected rates. But how do we measure ...