Emotions, Metacognition

Using the space between stimulus and response effectively – Mind the gap

So, how are your 2015 New Year’s resolutions going so far? 92% of people don’t ...

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Neuroscience

A ‘sure-fire’ stress buster

Too much stress is bad for your brain. Stress normally comes and goes and ...

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Neuroscience, Other, Personality, Study Skills

We remember what touches us emotionally

What really matters to most people? On a recent speaking engagement in Switzerland I ...

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Neuroscience, Other

Why do optical illusions work?

Optical illusions work because your brain is wired to see what is essential; not ...

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Featured, Health & Wellbeing, Neuroscience, Other, Teacher Wellbeing

Your Real Brain Age. Are you ready to take the test?

Dr. Vincent Fortanasce, professor of neurology at USC, has developed The Real Brain Age Test. He ...

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Reading, Teaching & Learning

The secret of reading comprehension

Good Schema equals good comprehension – it’s similar to having blueprints BEFORE you construct ...

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