Scientific American Mind


April 2009
 

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How Humor Makes You Friendlier, Sexier
Seeing the bright side of life may strengthen the psyche, ease pain and tighten social bonds
By Steve Ayan

The Roots of Problem Personalities
Scientists are peering into the brains of people with borderline personality disorder and finding clues to the roots of this disabling illness
By Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg

Knowing Your Chances: What Health Stats Really Mean
Learn how to put aside unjustified fears and hopes and how to weigh your real risk of illness--or likelihood of recovery
By Gerd Gigerenzer, Wolfgang Gaissmaier, Elke Kurz-Milcke, Lisa M. Schwartz and Steven Woloshin

Learn to Think Better: Tips from a Savant
You may never have the memory of Rain Man, but you can still get tips for improving your cognitive performance from this extraordinary thinker
By Jonah Lehrer

How Room Designs Affect Your Work and Mood
Brain research can help us craft spaces that relax, inspire, awaken, comfort and heal
By Emily Anthes

Brain Trainers: A Workout for the Mind
Put your cortex through its paces with these software games
By Kaspar Mossman


 




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