Mentally demanding activities and physical exercise are critical to maintain brain health. Even older people can dramatically improve their cognitive performance through practice. […]
Physical exercise is very important for good brain health. Studies have found that even moderate levels of exercises can help prevent a decline in cognitive functions. […]
Physical activities affect mental abilities. Even relatively short exercise interventions can begin to restore some of the losses in brain volume associated with normal aging. […]
Creative people are able to recombine information in new and useful ways. Studies suggest that to prime one’s brain for creativity, one should wander the world with an open mind. […]
People with experience in particular fields can have creative breakthroughs when they apply their expertise to new areas. There are benefits to forcing your brain to shift gears or look within. […]
To discover new interests and explore unfamiliar territory, it is important to be curious and pursue creative activities. We can enrich our lives by making efforts to develop and maximize our creativity. […]
Intelligence is an elusive concept. What does it mean to be a genius, and is intelligence innate or learned? Measure your “intelligence IQ” in this fun quiz. Our new course Understanding Your Inner Genius, taught by Editor-in-Chief Laura Helmuth, of Scientific American magazine, offers you a deeper understanding of intelligence, along with action steps for enhancing your intelligence. […]
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