Posts Tagged ‘Brain Teasers’
A great new book and five fun brain teasers to celebrate Brain Awareness Week 2022
Brain Awareness Week 2022 just started! Let’s celebrate our human brains by learning more about neuroscience pioneer Santiago Ramón y Cajal via a great new book about his life and by challenging our minds with a few fun brain teasers and illusions below ? First, some fascinating insights into the “father of modern neuroscience” from a superb…
Read MoreLet’s Thank our unique Human Brains and Minds with a few family-friendly riddles
Q: What is a sure way of sustaining a friendly and sociable feeling towards the whole world? A: Consort only with strangers. Q: What beats regretting what you said? A: Treasuring what you DIDN’T say. Q: What does, “you must come and visit us sometime!” actually mean? A: Nothing at all. However, if you take it…
Read MoreOn physical activity, neuroplasticity, depression, screen time, neuromodulation and more
Welcome to a new edition of SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter, featuring this time eight scientific reports and industry resources plus a few fun brain teasers. #1. Study finds ultimate hack to protect teen brains from harmful screen time: Exercise (and good role-modeling): “Girls who spent less than an hour on screens and boys who spent less than…
Read MoreRationality doesn’t equal efficiency: Cellphone data shows how we navigate cities
Think of your morning walk to work, school or your favorite coffee shop. Are you taking the shortest possible route to your destination? According to big data research that my colleagues and I conducted, the answer is no: People’s brains are not wired for optimal navigation. Instead of calculating the shortest path, people try to…
Read MoreQuick brain teaser: What do you see? And, can you unsee it?
Please describe what you see up there. What about below, as the full scene appears?
Read MoreOn cognitive reframing and biases, stress, mental health tech, Aduhelm backlash, Britney Spears, and more
Welcome to a new edition of SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter, featuring this time nine scientific reports and industry developments to help promote lifelong brain and mental health. #1. To lower stress levels and improve problem-solving, practice cognitive reframing instead of venting “… venting likely doesn’t soothe anger as much as augment it. That’s because encouraging people to…
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