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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Mutual Fund Managers: No More Rock Stars
The era of celebrity mutual fund managers is over. A few titans retired with their reputations intact, but many have been shown to have feet of clay. Even in this era of indexing, there’s still a place for active management for a certain part of your portfolio. But don’t hitch your investment wagon to a… Continue reading Mutual Fund Managers: No More Rock Stars
The Right Music Helps Surgeons’ Performance
Surgeons who listen to music that they like improve their surgical technique and show improved closing of incisions, according to a new study. Although previous studies have shown that listening to music during operations can lower the stress levels of surgeons, there is limited information on the effects of music on technical performance while completing… Continue reading The Right Music Helps Surgeons’ Performance
Can Financial Incentives Solve Persistent Senior-Health Issues?
A unique, interview-style study has zeroed in on financial and educational issues that need more attention as older adults go from hospital to rehabilitation centers to home – and too often back again. A team of researchers from Johns Hopkins University found that the participants in the interviews called for better attention in preventing errors… Continue reading Can Financial Incentives Solve Persistent Senior-Health Issues?