Playing a sport certainly good for physical health and for one's social life as well. But, could playing a sport or two actually increase your intelligence? A number of quality scientific studies do point out benefits of sports for concentration, focus, memory and other aspects … [Read more...] about Does Playing Sports Make You Smarter?
Brain Health and Functionality
Smart Foods College Students Should Be Eating
Besides partying, the life of a college student revolves around books, tests, and lectures. Due to their high brain activity, most college students need to eat foods that fuel the brain. These foods can help them focus and grasp concepts that are taught in the classroom. More … [Read more...] about Smart Foods College Students Should Be Eating
Do You Really Need 8 Hours of Sleep?
We have been told over and over again that we need at least 8 hours of sleep a night. But is that really true? Well, if we believe the research from University of California San Diego (UCSD), it turns out that we do not need 8 hours a night. In fact, being a long-sleeper … [Read more...] about Do You Really Need 8 Hours of Sleep?
Climbing Trees Makes You Smarter by Improving Your Working Memory
It seems like that childhood activity of climbing a tree does a lot of good for you after all. New research from the University of North Florida shows that climbing trees and participating in other activities that require dynamic proprioception actually enhances working memory, … [Read more...] about Climbing Trees Makes You Smarter by Improving Your Working Memory
The Importance of Play for Adults
Somewhere along the way when we grew up, we stopped playing. Playing was an important element of mental, physical, and emotional maturity growing up, whether it be playing kickball, randomly hanging on the monkey bars, or a game of hide-and-seek. But as we grew older, we played … [Read more...] about The Importance of Play for Adults