Do you remember when you crammed for an exam? How do you think were you able to learn at a short time and under so much pressure? The answer to these questions has long eluded neuroscientists. Exactly how the brain works has been a baffling question to many until recently. It … [Read more...] about Why Stress Can Be Beneficial for Learning
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Why Yoga is Excellent for Relieving Stress
One of the best activities for managing stress is Yoga. Yoga is a form of breathing exercises and postures, originating from early Hindu teachings. Many throughout the world now practice this ancient art, both for the psychological and health benefits of Yoga. Yoga benefits … [Read more...] about Why Yoga is Excellent for Relieving Stress
How to Deal with Burnout
What most people colloquially refer to as "burnout" is actually the result of the brain being exposed to chronic stress. Scientists call this General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS). Short-term stress---the stress felt before a big presentation, a big game, or a big test, is actually … [Read more...] about How to Deal with Burnout
How Sensory Deprivation Isolation Chambers Work
We have all probably worn earmuffs which prevented us from hearing and blindfolds which have prevented us from seeing. We have probably all also experienced being unable to smell and taste, due to a cold or some other illness and clogged nasal passages. Imagine, however, being … [Read more...] about How Sensory Deprivation Isolation Chambers Work
The Top 6 Reasons Why People Get Depressed
It is normal to feel lonely, blue or sad occasionally, as these reactions are often short-lived and may pass within a day or two. However, if such ‘feelings’ already interfere with your daily life, causing pain on both yourself and the people who care for you, depression may be … [Read more...] about The Top 6 Reasons Why People Get Depressed