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Young Versus Old: Who Performs More Consistently?
Tests on memory and perceptual speeds indicate that older adults display more consistent cognitive performance day to day compared with younger adults.
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Daydreaming Can Improve Your Focus
Business Insider: Besieged at every turn by distractions, we spend a lot of time struggling to pay attention, concentrate, and focus on the task in front of us. What we don’t do, according to University
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Being a Lifelong Bookworm May Keep You Sharp in Old Age
Smithsonian Magazine: To keep their bodies running at peak performance, people often hit the gym, pounding away at the treadmill to strengthen muscles and build endurance. This dedication has enormous benefits—being in shape now means
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Hand Gestures Could Make Kids Smarter
TIME: Using hand gestures may be important for more than just making a point; they could help children to learn. … “Our study shows that young children’s gesturing can help them think,” says the study’s
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Even hands-free, you shouldn’t talk or text while driving
The Washington Post: Makers of cars and mobile electronics are pushing a tempting vision of the future, one in which you can stay fully connected while driving. In the name of safety, they provide hands-free
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2013 APS Award Address: Helen J. Neville
In her William James Fellow Award Address, Neville describes findings from her team’s basic research on neuroplasticity and also how those findings led them to develop and implement a training program for low socioeconomic-status families.
