To Stay Focused, Listen to Mozart
New research from Japan finds listening to a Mozart minuet helps people ignore extraneous information.
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Cognition
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‘The Internet Made Me Do It’: Stop Blaming Social Media for Our Behavioral Problems
At the most fundamental level, all the Internet really does is make it possible for people to share information and ideas faster and more efficiently than earlier modes of communication.
Could Family Longevity Protect Against Dementia?
New research shows that if your parents lived longer lives than those in their peer group your risk of cognitive impairment is reduced.
Why Chess Should Be Required in U.S. Schools
It's a game that motivates us to win, but also teaches us how to deal with defeat.
Mindfulness Training Boosts Test Scores
New research finds a mere two weeks of mindfulness training leads to improved scores in tests of reading comprehension and working memory.
Music of Vivaldi Boosts Mental Vitality
Have a challenging mental task ahead of you? Try using Spring from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons as background music.
Thinking vs. Knowing: When Facts Get in the Way
"Knowing" often serves as a crutch for "thinking," suggests the author of "Liberal Arts at the Brink" in this essay. That can have bad consequences when we accept those shortcuts in our leadership.
The Brain-Focusing Power of the Lab Coat
Need to pay close attention to a tricky task? Try slipping on a simple white lab coat.
Thinking Creatively: Just Add Milk
Shaking up everyday rituals — even the order of preparing a breakfast dish — may be a way to stimulate innovative thinking.
Sex on the Brain Proves Costly for Men
New research suggests the mere idea of an encounter with a woman can impair men’s cognitive performance.