Blinking provides the big picture to the brain

Did you know we spend somewhere between 3% and 8% of our waking hours blinking our eyes? A new study from researchers at the University of Rochester, New York, show that more than just an ordinary act, blinking brings many benefits. One of these benefits is for our cognition: it helps providing additional visual information […]

“Sense foraging” for mental health

Recent research suggests that focusing attention on your body and its sensations can be a boon for mental health. Whether it’s tuning in to the smell and taste of a delicious meal, noticing how your body reacts when you try something a little scary and new, or simply paying attention to how your clothes feel […]