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From Aging to Aging Well
What does it mean to age successfully? An interdisciplinary group of scientists share some findings from physiological and psychological perspectives.
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Better Minds Ahead: Understanding Cognitive Enhancement
Scientists from Europe and North America share the latest findings on the promise and limitations of video games, “smart” drugs, and other tactics that people are turning to for cognitive enhancement.
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‘I Can’t Do This’
It’s a little hard to tell what’s a failure and what’s just something that is shifting your life in a whole new direction. -Pema Chodron “I can’t do this.” Almost every graduate student experiences that
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For Effective Brain Fitness, Do More Than Play Simple Games
The New York Times: WHEN a “brain fitness” course was introduced at her retirement community, Connie Cole was eager to sign up. After joining, she learned how to use an Apple iPad and work more complex
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Helping Healthy Habits Stick
A group of prominent psychological scientists outlines specific solutions to help individuals and policymakers maintain healthy habits.
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How to Be a Better Runner
Scientific American: I ran a marathon, once upon a time. (If you could call what I did “running.” It took me nearly five hours—you do the math.) Still, I did it: laced up my New