Latest brain research, tools and teasers to think outside the mental health status quo box

__ Time for a new edi­tion of Sharp­Brains’ e‑newsletter, fea­tur­ing a range of  research find­ings, resources, brain teasers and rid­dles to help trans­late emerg­ing neu­ro­science into real-world appli­ca­tions and improve our col­lec­tive brain & men­tal health. New think­ing: Neu­ro­science tips about grat­i­tude, aging, pain and the brain: An inter­view with Dr. Daniel Lev­itin What’s normal?…

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12 quick brain puzzles to welcome a sharp new year

___ Q: What is by far the most out­stand­ing and sur­pris­ing of all humankind’s suc­cess­es? A: Wak­ing up in the morn­ing. Q: Of our many tools, which is one of the most pow­er­ful, and yet the most pli­able? A: Sta­tis­tics. Q: Who insists that mind­less obe­di­ence is a sign of intel­li­gence? A: All of us…

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Seven sharp riddles to celebrate Thanksgiving in perfect harmony

___ Q: What’s far more harm­ful to your health than NOT keep­ing up with the news? A: Keep­ing up with the news and dis­cussing the lat­est over Thanks­giv­ing din­ner. 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…

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