Taking Breaks Help Improve Memory
Razi Berry Many of us have experienced the following: the day before an exam, we try to cram a huge amount of information into our brain. But just as quickly as we acquired it, the knowledge we have painstakingly gained is gone again. The good news is that we can counteract this forgetting. With expanded […]
The Sweet Spot of Information to Encourage Curiosity in Children
Razi Berry Preschool children are sensitive to the gap between how much they know and how much there is to learn, according to a Rutgers University-New Brunswick study. The research, published in the journal Psychological Science, found preschool children are more likely to choose to gather more information about something if they know just enough […]
High Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Helps Spot ‘Fake News’
Razi Berry People with high levels of emotional intelligence are less likely to be susceptible to ‘fake news’, according to research at the University of Strathclyde. The study invited participants to read a series of news items on social media and to ascertain whether they were real or fictitious, briefly describing the reasons for their […]
Mental Health Side Effects of Over the Counter Pain Medicines
Node Smith, ND OTC Pain Medications and Their Effects on Information Processing and Emotional Response A recent research study looks at the negative influence over the counter pain medications may have on information processing and emotional response.1 Painkillers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen were seen to impact how an individual processes information, experiences hurt feelings, […]