Here is what I am reading today: lumosity “Lumosity, a startup with more than 40 science-inspired web and mobile games for exercising the brain, has surpassed 11 million members in 190 countries and saw 400% growth in 2010.” violent video games are probably okay “A long-standing concern among parents and Read more…
Here is what I am reading today: brain ZAPS improve math “Need to improve your math skills or do your taxes faster? Try zapping your brain with electricity. Researchers have shown that administering a small electrical charge to the brain may enhance a person’s ability to process numbers for up Read more…
Here is what I am reading today: beet juice and brain health “Researchers for the first time have shown that drinking beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults — a finding that could hold great potential for combating the progression of dementia.” what do ozzie Read more…
Here is what I am reading today: even sea turtles need rest, matey! “… Apparently, they play, too.In fact, according to Gordon Burghardt, a psychology professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, many animals — not just dogs, cats, and monkeys — need a little play time” cashing in on Read more…
Here is what I am reading today: older adults and social media “Social networking use among internet users ages 50 and older has nearly doubled — from 22% to 42% over the past year.” smoking and teen depression “While some teenagers may puff on cigarettes to ‘self-medicate’ against the blues, Read more…