Here are my readings for today: memory links to forty winks! “People who sleep after processing and storing a memory carry out their intentions much better than people who try to execute their plan before getting to sleep.” it’s good to have friends, even for female baboons! “”Our results suggest Read more…
Here are a few things I am reading after the holidays!: friendly baboons live longer “Want to live a long life? Have lots of friends. Studies in humans have made clear that people with stronger social networks have greater longevity. Now a new analysis shows the same is true for Read more…
Here are some of the things that I found interesting: teen exercise and dementia ‘Physical activity can be fun and engaging, and we have to convince people of that in order to prevent some of these diseases of old age.’— Researcher Laura Middleton link between IQ and infectious disease “INFECTIOUS Read more…
Here are a few of my favorite readings for today: age doesn’t necessarily affect decision making “But a new study from North Carolina State University shows that when it comes to making intuitive decisions — using your “gut instincts” — older adults fare as well as their juniors.” why couples Read more…
Here are a couple of fun things to read for today! Psychotropic medications can cause birth defects “A new study shows that use of psychotropic medications during pregnancy increase the probability of birth defects.” the ‘moon illusion’ and the recent eclipse “According to Nasa, low-hanging Moons look “unnaturally large when Read more…