Stories by Karen Schrock Simring

6 Things Everyone Should Know about Concussions

Much of what we've heard is wrong. Here's the latest lowdown on these brain injuries plus new ideas about how to treat them

What Your Pet Reveals about You

Is there a typical cat person or snake owner? The jury is still out

MIND Reviews 3 Weight-Loss Apps

An editor discusses three smartphone applications that can help people stick to healthier lifestyle choices

MIND Reviews Whispersync for Voice

Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND

How Does Your Memory for Presidents Stack Up?

Name all the U.S. presidents you can and compare your powers of recollection with the American population’s collective memory

What Your Pet Reveals about You

Is there a typical cat person or snake owner? The jury is still out

App Review: Concussion Coach

Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND

On Our Book Shelf: Editors' Picks

Put Your Money Where Your Values Are

A few simple steps can help anyone conquer materialism

Five Tips to Beat Jet Lag

With a little preparation, even frequent flyers can keep well rested while traveling

On Our Shelf: The City & The City

Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND

Gluttony: Are We Addicted to Eating?

Humans who overeat may develop the same neural patterns as drug addicts do

Age Brings Happiness

Exactly how much joy, however, depends on when you were born