Athletic/Performance Enhancement
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Read This Story Without Distraction (Can You?)
Humans have finite neural resources that are depleted every time we switch between tasks. Monotasking, also referred to as single-tasking or unitasking, isn’t just about getting things done; It is a 21st-century term for “paying attention.” Read full article: The New York Times, “Read This Story Without Distraction (Can You?)”
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Eliminating the stigma of napping at work
Naps are actually a performance enhancer. Studies have shown that a nap in the morning can boost creative thinking, while afternoon naps can help people feel better physically. Full Article: Huffington Post, “Arianna: Office Nap Rooms Will Soon Be As Common As Conference Rooms”
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For Vulnerable Teenagers, A Web of Support
An example of volunteer community support around under performing students in public high schools that achieves results which defy all expectations. Full Article: The New York Times, “For Vulnerable Teenagers, A Web of Support”
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Brain Train Bicycle
This video clip highlights a fun experiment with a unique bicycle that results in a great brain challenge! Video Clip: Smarter Every Day “The Backwards Brain Bicycle”
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution Meets the Sleep Revolution
The conversations at Davos this year are a blueprint for a wider definition of success, one that recognizes that in our quest for a competitive edge and enhanced performance, we actually stand to gain from putting our humanity, well-being, and sense of purpose at the center. Full Article: Huffington Post, “The Fourth Industrial Revolution Meets…
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School-Based Mindfulness Training May Reduce Stress, Trauma
Students taking a mindfulness-based stress reduction program during the school day ended up with less symptoms of stress and trauma than children attending classes on health topics, researchers found. Full Article: PsychCongress, “School-Based Mindfulness Training May Reduce Stress, Trauma”
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Concussion Detection in 2015 (And What Is Still Unknown)
Does playing football cause permanent brain damage? The answer is not so straightforward. We are likely to learn a lot more about the subject in 2016, but scientists are only beginning to understand the details of how concussions—also a serious problem in the military—damage the brain. Better concussion diagnostics will give scientists and physicians a…
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Keep Things Simple For A Healthy, Long Life
Most of prevention is fairly straightforward, and there are no shortcuts. Fortunately, some of the most important steps you can take to safeguard your health are well within reach. Full Article: NPR, “Keep Things Simple For A Healthy, Long Life”
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Cutting Sugar Improves Children’s Health
Findings in a new study add to the argument that all calories are not created equal, and they suggest that those calories from sugar are especially likely to contribute to Type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases, which are on the rise in children. Full Article: The New York Times, “Cutting Sugar Improves Children’s Health…
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Lifting Weights, Twice a Week, May Aid the Brain
Exercise is good for the brain. We know that. Now a new experiment suggests that light resistance training may also slow the age-related shrinking of some parts of our brains. Full Article: The New York Times, “Lifting Weights, Twice a Week, May Aid the Brain”