The New York Times
Can You Get Hooked on Melatonin?
6 min · · The sleep supplement doesn’t cause physical dependence, but falling asleep without it can be tricky for some people. · Shared by 17, including Liv 😷, Steve Silberman
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The New York Times
What Types of Exercise Do You Need to Reduce Dementia Risk?
4 min · · Several large studies have confirmed that vigorous exercise, walking and even doing household chores can greatly benefit the brain. · Shared by 28, including Daniel Kraft, MD, Timothy Caulfield, SusanaDeLeón, MD, Liv 😷
The New York Times
Covid may cause changes in the brain, a new study finds.
1 min · · Continue reading the main story · Shared by 6, including Liv 😷
BBC News (World)
Why we procrastinate on the tiniest of tasks
6 min · · When we put off small jobs, they balloon from tiny checklist items into major irritants. Why do we keep doing this? · Shared by 88, including Tiffani Bova, Liv 😷
Aeon+Psyche
What can a thermodynamics of mind say about how to thrive?
9 min · · Energy flow between brain and environment drives the non-equilibrium that sustains life. Could turbulence help us thrive? · Shared by 42, including Liv 😷, Jason Silva, Kevin Mitchell @WiringtheBrain@ mstdn .social, Massimo Pigliucci, 🧠Larry G. Maguire, Tactical Tech, Anita Leirfall
ABC News
What causes anxiety? Why is it so common? And how can it be treated?
12+ min · · It's one of the most common medical conditions on the planet so why are the causes of anxiety still such a mystery? Scientists are working to unravel it. and what new scientific breakthroughs are… · Shared by 16, including Fern, Liv 😷
PsyPost.org
Large study finds COVID-19 is linked to a substantial drop in intelligence
2 min · · People who have recovered from COVID-19 tend to score significantly lower on an intelligence test compared to those who have not contracted the virus, ... · Shared by 47, including Liv 😷, Carly, Wesley Fryer, Ph.D. 🌎🎙🚀 wesfryer.com/after, Eric W. Dolan, Guy Kawasaki, 🇺🇦Evan Kirstel #B2B #TechFluencer, Lee Keyes
en.m.wikipedia.org
Amygdala hijack
3 min · · Amygdala hijack—fear caused by optical stimulus Amygdala hijack is a term coined by Daniel Goleman in his 1996 book Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. · Shared by 8, including Liv 😷
The Washington Post
Opinion | My baby daughter died of brain cancer. Here’s what we can do to save other kids.
· Children with cancer touch a special place in people’s hearts. Yet, as a society, we have failed to put our best resources together to save more of these children. · Shared by 46, including Joshua Benton, Liv 😷, David Weigel, BenYT, Catherine Rampell, David Folkenflik, Jason Zweig
The New Yorker
What Happens When You Breathe
8 min · · Our lungs sustain a delicate equilibrium in our bodies, while exposing us to a world that seems increasingly out of balance. · Shared by 91, including Liv 😷, Andy Puddicombe, Jane
Smithsonian Magazine
Why Hunger and Loneliness Activate the Same Part of the Brain
2 min · · The study suggests that social interaction isn't just comforting or fun—it's a human need · Shared by 187, including Jane, Liv 😷, Ward Plunet
The New York Times
Welcome to Our Museum of Smells
2 min · · Experience how scent and memory are intimately connected. · Shared by 19, including Sam Sifton, Gretchen Rubin, Liv 😷
Inc.
5 Ways Your Brain Is Lying to You
3 min · · These mind-bending illusions are a reminder to avoid knee-jerk decisions. · Shared by 162, including Pippa Malmgren, Liv 😷, Bilal Aslam, Doug Sundheim, Matthias Lampe, Real Marsha Wright®
Neuroscience News
Older People Have Become Younger
3 min · · The physical and cognitive health of people aged 75 to 80 is significantly better than those of that age range thirty years ago. · Shared by 10, including Liv 😷
getpocket.com
Want to Reduce Brain Fog And Improve Clear Thinking? Give up These Things Immediately
4 min · · We are all looking for ways to create more meaningful lives with less to distract us. · Shared by 243, including Ceferino DÃaz, Liv 😷, Jansnet, Bilal Aslam, rohit, Filippo Antonio Capizzi