Melatonin has been regarded by night owls, travelers, and shift workers as the magical solution to their irregular sleeping patterns. However, the dramatic advances in neuroscience have given way to the discovery that such function is just the tip of the iceberg for this crucial … [Read more...] about Melatonin and How it Affects the Brain
What it Takes to Live a Happy Life: A Harvard Study Answers the Question
The Grant Study at Harvard is one of the longest running longitudinal studies in psychology/neuroscience, and specifically human development. The study started out in 1938, and followed 268 Harvard graduates throughout their lifespan. The purpose of this 75 year study was to … [Read more...] about What it Takes to Live a Happy Life: A Harvard Study Answers the Question
Training the Brain: How to Focus Better and Avoid Distractions
The advent of digital technology has made distractions more and more regnant. Deep focus without (technological) interruptions now seem so impossible that it is no longer peculiar to see people texting or emailing in the midst of a meeting or a presentation. Are you guilty of … [Read more...] about Training the Brain: How to Focus Better and Avoid Distractions
The Five Mental and Psychological Benefits of Yoga
When people talk about yoga, they often reference the physiological benefits of the practice, such as increased flexibility and decreased muscle stiffness. However, not enough is mentioned about the mental, psychological, and cognitive benefits of yoga---and there are plenty. … [Read more...] about The Five Mental and Psychological Benefits of Yoga
Does Listening to Mozart Make You Smarter?
There are a number of studies that have been conducted to justify the efficacy of listening to Mozart's music in enhancing our essential brain functions, specifically thought and learning. But Glenn Schellenberg, a psychology professor at the University of Toronto, has debunked … [Read more...] about Does Listening to Mozart Make You Smarter?