CognitionMay 1, 2016
Who Really Gains from Brain Training?
Despite skepticism, research shows how cognitive exercises benefit cancer survivors, children with attention deficits, people with schizophrenia and others
Stories by Dan Hurley
Dan Hurley is a journalist who specializes in neuroscience, psychology and the social sciences. His latest book, Smarter: The New Science of Building Brain Power, was published by Penguin Group/Hudson Street Press in 2013.
February 9, 2014
Will a Nicotine Patch Make You Smarter? [Excerpt]
On a quest to make his brain work better, a writer delves into the evidence for why the world’s most notorious alkaloid may be the best bet for a true cognitive enhancer