Psychologists define “play” as “a self-directed, intrinsically motivated activity with no purpose outside the activity itself.” And, it turns out play is good for brain health, even for adults. One of its most important roles: helping us learn how to deal with the unexpected, without any serious consequences. Read more on “Unlocking the Cognitive Benefits […]
Our modern system often defines dyslexia as a “problem.” But some scientists disagree, arguing instead that it is a “cognitive specialization” that evolved for a reason: otherwise, they posit, dyslexia would no longer affect 5-20% of people across the world. Read “Seeing Dyslexia as a Unique Cognitive Strength, Rather Than a Disorder” On Psychology Today […]
People make worse decisions when in a heightened state of “arousal”—a racing heart, jumping blood pressure, and shallower breaths, often as a result of anxiety, addiction, or another disorder. But why? Recent research shows that the decision-making centers of the brain include neurons whose job is to monitor what is happening inside the body. When […]
