Being engaged helps us sync up
Have you ever been in a group learning situation and come out of it feeling everyone was on the same wavelength? It appears that’s likely true and not just a figure of speech. Neuroscientists have found that when students are all engaged in a class, their brain waves begin to synchronize, unlike dull classes where each mind will wander off on its own. Read about how this is possible and whether this research may lead to new approaches to teaching here.


Rigid thinking linked to damage in our brain
The ability to change our point of view is something most of us would consider a fundamentally human trait. Being able to see things from different sides is what helps us survive as social beings as it is the root of compassion and understanding. Research has shown that this ability, called “cognitive flexibility” is controlled in a specific part of our prefrontal cortex and that damage to this location makes us much more rigid and inflexible in our beliefs making someone more resistant to new or challenging ideas. Read more about this research and the connections they’ve found to religious fundamentalism here.


Pregnant women have structurally different brains
The physical changes a pregnant woman experiences are fairly obvious, but did you know their brains physically change as well? You’ve likely heard about “baby brain” from a new mother experiencing the massive life changes involved in having a new child. This newly observed “pregnancy brain” is a structural change to the grey matter in areas of the brain that may fine tune the emotional centres of the brain that correspond to bonding. Learn all about it here.


Tightly knit or more sparse social network?
How our brain network functions appears to be affected by how our social networks are organized. Whether or not you have a tightly knit social group where your friends and acquaintances tend to all know one another has a direct impact on how your brain processes social exclusion. Researchers found that the more dynamic brain connections during social exclusion were in brains from participants with a more sparse social network. Find out how our social network can train our brains to navigate social interactions here


Your Brain Holds the Key to Safer Driving!
Your brain is one of the most important pieces of safety equipment when you get behind the wheel of a car. As we age, our reaction times slow down and our field of vision decreases. This means our safety on the road is also reduced. By spending only 10 hours doing the engaging driving cognitive training program you can save your life and the lives of others on the road! Learn more, find out your CRASH RISK now and try an exercise.


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