Green tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world and it is widely known for its various health benefits. But in addition to the various benefits to your body, it turns out that green tea can also benefit your mind. A recent study conducted shows that green tea can … [Read more...] about Green Tea Improves Working Memory
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Sleep Better to Learn Better: Sleep Deprivation Hurts Learning
Dimitri Ivanovich Mendeleyev is the father of the periodic table. And if it wasn't for nodding off one fateful night, the periodic table as we know it might not exist. While contemplating the nature of the universe and playing solitaire, Mendeleyev dozed off. But when he … [Read more...] about Sleep Better to Learn Better: Sleep Deprivation Hurts Learning
5 Reasons You Should Take a Nap Daily
Some people think that naps are just a waste of time and a good night's sleep is all you need to get through the day. However, science has recently challenged that perception. Mounting evidence suggests that naps are not only nice to have, they are important to optimal … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons You Should Take a Nap Daily
Being Bilingual Can Slow Down Brain Ageing and Mental Decline
We have previously written about the benefits of learning a foreign language on this blog. Among the various benefits of being bilingual are improved decision-making, improved memory, stalled onset of dementia, and improved critical thinking. But one of the more important … [Read more...] about Being Bilingual Can Slow Down Brain Ageing and Mental Decline
The Rule of 52 and 17: Productivity in Intervals
How long do you think productive employees work before taking a break? And do you think they take breaks often? Recent data gather from time tracking service DeskTime has given us more insight into the work and break habits of the most productive employees. And the data showed … [Read more...] about The Rule of 52 and 17: Productivity in Intervals