Meditation is popular practice linked to a number of health benefits. One study suggests that mind-wandering during meditation can lead to deeper thinking. Meditation and Your Brain Your brain processes more feelings and thoughts when you let your mind wander…
Phineas Gage was a young man seriously injured in a work-related accident. So what makes him so significant in psychology? His brain injury was shocking and the result impact on his personality quickly became one of the most famous case…
Trying to learn something new? Have a big exam tomorrow? New research suggests that sleep plays a pivotal role in your brain’s ability to learn new information. So the next time you have a test, try studying first before getting…
We all face setbacks in life, but we often handle them quite differently. Some persist even in the face of huge obstacles while others give up too soon after facing difficulty. A new study published in the September 4, 2014…
