Video games have long been seen as the culprit behind poor, lackadaisical performances in school. As such, many parents have forced their children to part ways with their video games, grounding them if they decide to do otherwise. Latest research, however, shows that parents … [Read more...] about Can Playing Video Games Make You Smarter?
Brain Health and Functionality
Meditation Can Help With Impulsivity
Impulsiveness is defined by the tendency to act on a whim, with little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences. Impulsive actions are typically impediments to long term goals and success as impulsive action will always get in the way of things needed … [Read more...] about Meditation Can Help With Impulsivity
Dancing Helps the Brain Function Better
The role of dancing in cognitive improvement has fascinated the scientific community for a number of years. To satisfy their curiosity, many academicians and researchers have carried out studies discerning dancing’s effect on a person’s knowledge. One of the recent studies that … [Read more...] about Dancing Helps the Brain Function Better
The Cognitive Benefits of Navigating Without GPS
Global Positioning Systems or GPS technologies are nifty tools that can help you roam around the city sans the worry of getting lost or having a hard time getting to your destination. But did you know that those who do not use them may actually be smarter than those who do? … [Read more...] about The Cognitive Benefits of Navigating Without GPS
Can Playing Games Make You Smarter?
If, for a long time now, you have been trying so hard to shake off the addictive habit of playing games in a variety of forms, you will feel relieved to know that it may not be that bad at all. In fact, playing board and video games, or even competitive sports, may make you … [Read more...] about Can Playing Games Make You Smarter?