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Disruption and the Energy of Change
Energy — our ability to generate and convert inspiration and enthusiasm into action — is at the heart of designing for change. Just like Design
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5 Unexpected Things That Seem to Lower Dementia Risk
Dementia, the as-yet incurable loss of memory and cognition, is a devastating illness, both for the victim and their families. And it’s likely to
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Dual decline in gait speed and memory function seen as most predictive of future dementia
Walking Speed Helps Predict Future Dementia (MedPage Today): Dual decline in gait speed and cognition carried a higher risk of dementia than either
The evolution of meaning – from pragmatic couplings to semantic representations.
When living creatures perceive something, they’re concerned with two questions: What is it? and: What should I do about it? You might think that
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Study finds that playing videogames may be more cognitively beneficial for children than other forms of screentime (social media, watching videos/ TV)
Many parents feel guilty when their children play video games for hours on end. Some even worry it could make their children less clever. And,
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How to Help a Child Who Struggles With Executive Function
Executive function can be thought of as the brain’s manager: It is how we identify priorities, make plans for how to get things done, and adjust
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Mordle Lets You Play Wordle Against 100 People, and I Love It
In the wide world of Wordle alternatives, competitive versions are especially tricky to design. What does it mean to play against somebody? How do
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Use the ‘Four Tendencies’ Quiz to Be More Productive
From Myers-Briggs types to Enneagram numbers, it’s natural to want to try and understand ourselves better (even if these often lead to bullshit
Sources of Oxidized Cholesterol
Chicken, fish, and egg powder in processed foods present greater risk from cholesterol oxidation byproducts, but there are things you can do to
Oxidized Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Disease
Oxidized cholesterol can be a hundred times more toxic than regular cholesterol, raising additional concerns about foods such as ghee, canned tuna,
Oxidized Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Disease
Oxidized cholesterol can be a hundred times more toxic than regular cholesterol, raising additional concerns about foods such as ghee, canned tuna,
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Exercise Is Mind Medicine
If it was a pill, exercise would be prescribed to every person and for nearly every ailment. According to the World Health Organization, physical
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Five ways to clear foggy brains and improve cognitive well-being
The other day, my friend Kristina told me that one evening she unintentionally locked her husband in a downstairs part of their house. She had known
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The Choice Time Room
Play is the engine that drives learning and that opens so many joyful opportunities for young children and for older children . However, for now,
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Steam’s Latest Puzzle Sensation Is Very Trippy, Very Good
The best moment of any good puzzle game is when it rewires your brain and you suddenly feel like the smartest person in the world. That moment when