A new study of brain activity patterns in people doing a memory task finds that the way we make inferences changes dramatically as we age. Members of Alison Preston’s research group study fMRI brain ...
Brain breaks—short bursts of movement or mindfulness—are transforming classrooms by helping kids reset, refocus, and re-engage. From freeze dances to mindful breathing, these intentional pauses boost ...
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month. Nearly seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million. While there are no guaranteed ...
Intro -- Title Page -- Introduction -- Section 1: All About Growth Mindset -- Lesson 1: Mindset Assessment -- Lesson 2: What Is Growth Mindset? -- Lesson 3: Change My Words, Change My Mindset -- ...
The clip features one of my grandchildren talking about her pre-frontal cortex and amygdala (she should have said amygdalas, because you have two). These are what I would call parts of the maternal ...
How can you protect your brain as you age? Science is now saying it has a lot to do with what you eat and drink. Cognitive decline is something that can be a byproduct of aging, but does it have to be ...
If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger. Of course, muscles only grow when the challenge increases ...