Chances are you don’t remember what you just retweeted
In a digital world where information is at your fingertips, be prepared to hold on tight before it slips right through them. Research at Cornell University and Beijing University finds retweeting or otherwise sharing information creates a “cognitive overload” that interferes with learning and retaining what you’ve just seen. Leer Más
A spoonful of sugar? Swapping sugary drinks for water and dairy seems the best medicine
New research by Andersen et al, published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, may have an impact on the sugar tax debate. The research team observed overall changes in dietary patterns in overweight children, including a decrease in consumption of sugary drinks, when additional water or milk is added to their diet. Leer Más
MUSIC EFFECTS US IN THE SAME WAY AS FOOD AND SEX
Music effects the human brain in the same way as food and sex, according to a new study. Leer Más
A healthy biosphere means healthier humans
Imagine if scientists came up with an inexpensive, easily administered way to decrease the risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and obesity by 25 to 35 per cent. It would create a sensation and, if patented, would be worth billions. But there’s already a free and simple way to achieve this: exercise. Leer Más
The Perfect Workout For People Who Don’t Have Time To Workout
People who say they don’t have time to exercise may be out of excuses: A new study finds that just 1 minute of sprinting, along with 9 minutes of light exercise, leads to similar improvements in health and fitness as a 50-minute workout at a moderate pace. Leer Más
Children
Seeing the benefits of failure shapes kids’ beliefs about intelligence
Parents’ beliefs about whether failure is a good or a bad thing guide how their children think about their own intelligence, according to new research from Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. The research indicates that it’s parents’ responses to failure, and not their beliefs about intelligence, that are ultimately absorbed by their kids. Leer Más
Ocean views linked to better mental health
Here’s another reason to start saving for that beach house: New research suggests that residents with a view of the water are less stressed. Leer Más
