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Scientists have concocted mental fitness regimens to strengthen weak thinking skills in students—in effect, making kids smarter
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Creative people are better at rationalizing small ethical lapses that can spiral out of control
Scientists, politicians and celebrities are remaking schools as gyms for the brain where teachers build the mental brawn for attention, perseverance and emotional control
Letting go of memories supports a sound state of mind, a sharp intellect--and superior recall
How to unlock your untapped ingenuity
Daydreaming and downtime can lead to solutions for difficult scientific problems and provide inspiration for creative works. Some of history's best-known scientific and literary achievements grew out of such mental meandering
Hearing certain sounds during slumber can spur learning, according to research detailed at the Cognitive Neuroscience Society's annual meeting in Montreal
Feelings, especially unconscious ones, can affect financial decisions, so it's a good idea to monitor your moods
A new study suggests that stress boosts women's awareness of facial expressions and emotions—but has an antisocial influence in men
Researchers are unraveling why some people are more sensitive to pain than others. Their efforts could lead to more accurate diagnoses, better pain prevention, and safer, more powerful painkillers
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