- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 14th, 2014
Toying with Protein in the Brain Could Have Us All Become Geniuses
Scientists zoom in on protein that limits brain power, say removing it translates into memory formation and recall
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 1st, 2014
Watch: This Is How Much of Your Brain You Use on Any Given Day
Video debunks widespread belief that us humans only use about 10% of our brain power when going about business as usual
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 26th, 2013
Cocaine Boosts the Brain's Ability to Learn New Things, Make Decision
All this extra brain power serves to fuel addiction
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 17th, 2013
Just One Glass of Water Makes the Brain Work Faster
People who drink lots of water have sharper minds, specialist say
- Science
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 19th, 2013
Chickens Are Cleverer than Toddlers, Research Suggests
Chickens master several complex skills better than toddlers, experiments show
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 12th, 2013
Chanting “Om” Helps Boost Brain Power
Study finds Transcendental Meditation can help people get better exam grades
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 6th, 2013
Just 20 Minutes of Yoga Help People Stay Focused, Better Deal with New Information
Hatha yoga yields noteworthy health benefits, researchers find
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 17th, 2013
Zapping the Brain Improves Math Abilities
Electrical stimulation found to make a person better at mathematics
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 14th, 2013
Current Generations Are Less Smart than Their Victorian Ancestors
Study documents a noteworthy decline in brainpower since the 1800s till present day
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 17th, 2013
Acute Stress Improves Brain Performance, Researchers Explain
Experiments on rats show how short-lived stress benefits the brain
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 15th, 2013
Study Links Milk Consumption to Nobel Prizes
Nations that drink milk, eat dairy and chocolate are more likely to snag such awards
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 13th, 2012
The Human Race Is Losing Its Intelligence, New Study Says
Thanks to life in crowded urban areas, there is no more pressure to be smart
- Stay fit
- By Monica Gaza
- June 14th, 2008
The Surprising Benefits of Fitness
Fitness boosts mental power and allows us to eat more