People may solidify the memory of skills they have just learned if they take a short rest immediately afterward, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The researchers said that the results of the study, published in the journal Current Biology, highlighted the critical role that rest may play in learning. “Everyone thinks you… Continue reading Want to Learn A New Skill? Try Taking Some Short Breaks
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“Wise Elders” and What They Can Teach Us
Why do “wise elders” sidestep the cognitive decline associated with aging? New research may have the answer. An international team of researchers recorded and analyzed brain activity of 100 healthy older Portuguese adults with different levels of cognitive abilities and found distinct patterns of brain activity associated with better cognitive performance, according to a study… Continue reading “Wise Elders” and What They Can Teach Us