Training Yourself to Learn: The Best Ways to Study
It is never too late to learn. Learning new things challenges the brain, revitalizes us and keeps us sharp. Our brains are lazy by default. They will constantly attempt to automate as many processes as possible, so that it has to work as little as possible. In order to stay mentally fit, we have to […]
Measuring Intelligence – What is in an IQ Test?
Most people have already sat through an intelligence quotient test, or IQ test as it is more commonly known, for fun, for school, as part of a job interview or a military examination. After solving half an hour’s worth of brain-twisting puzzles and mind-bending challenges, a number is presented to us on the screen – […]
Motivation for the Brain: Why Brain Training Has To Be Fun
Keeping our body in shape is not all fun and games. It requires discipline and continuous, regular training in order to be truly effective. To have such discipline requires motivation, which is why we often choose to bring a friend to the gym or listen to music while we run or sign up for fitness […]
Parlez-vous Francais?: The Wonders and Benefits of the Bilingual Brain
Today more than ever, scientists devote their time and resources to researching the benefits and effects of bilingualism. Most of us speak two or more languages but do not realise how this affects our daily life. Recently, however, scientists have made some groundbreaking discoveries with regards to how the brain manages bilingualism and how […]
Can you accurately predict the outcome of your plans?
We can probably all agree that plans are important. Being able to plan something ahead of time – and predict the outcome – requires an ability to look past “the now” and foresee complex situations and outcomes. It requires a vivid, but realistic imagination and the ability to define the most likely outcome – accurately. […]
Working memory makes your memory work
Memory, what is it really? The human brain consists of millions and billions of brain cells, or neurons, communicating via electrochemical signals in networks with a complexity that would render a L.A. cap driver speechless. In ways that are not fully understood yet, some of these neuronal networks facilitate the remarkable abilities of memory, such […]
Can you focus your attention on what is important?
If you have been following our Facebook or LinkedIn pages you will know that we have had quite a few posts about attention in the last month. In this blog post you will be able to read about the basic functionality of attention and some interesting studies that sheds new light on the importance of […]
