brain
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CTE Explained: The Brain Trauma Common In Sports Players
Rough contact sports have a history of causing long-lasting injuries to players, with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) being a common injury in sports including American football (also known as gridiron), and even professional wrestling. The condition is linked to depression, aggression, and problems with impulse control. So, what is CTE?
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Remember What You’ve Read With This Font
We’re all used to skimming past the boring parts of a reading assignment or a web article. But when researchers from RMIT University printed information in a weird, hard-to-read font, they found that people were more likely to remember what they read.
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The Cognitive Biases That Convince You The World Is Falling Apart
The world appears to be in a rough place right now. If you turn on the TV or open up your web browser, you’re almost guaranteed to be bombarded by bad news. But is the world really doomed? Or is your animal brain playing tricks on you? Chin up — things aren’t always as bad…
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Brain Training Might Actually Work If It’s The Right Method
There are a lot of people that will tell you those brain training games won’t make you any smarter, and that’s true for the most part. But a recent study suggests you can boost your brain power with the right type of focused training.