Thinking Clearly and Analytically

Finding ways to relax and allowing your mind to wander on a regular basis can give your brain the breather it needs to be creative.

It’s hard for me to respond quickly, but I’m the master of peeling back the layers of an idea until I understand it completely.

Turns out the human brain is a shareholder in this company, too.

In an observation that gobsmacks neuroscientists to this day, the organ can recreate parts of itself, at least functionally. That’s the subject of the next few substack entries: the extraordinary plasticity of the human brain.  

One of my favorite say­ings comes from David Thore­au: “My life has been the poem I would have writ / But I could not both live and utter it.” It speaks to the way that life and art are inter­twined, and how we gain so much from liv­ing life with a sense of beau­ty and […]

Neural implants and Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) have revolutionized our understanding of the brain and its interaction with technology.

When you're in a challenging situation, how does your brain tackle the problem? Some of us dig deep for that perfect solution, while others might spew a flood

Brain scans have been used to interpret thoughts, but how far can this technology go?

An AI-powered "brain decoder" can now decode your thoughts with surprising accuracy

Was your New Year’s resolution to get fit? Here are ten ways to add your brain into that equation.

A strategic thinker is able to see the big picture, identify the possible impact and set up a plan to get there. Here are some qualities strategic thinkers have

There’s a growing body of evidence that links muscle makeup to cognitive function, particularly in that it may be key to prolonging brain health as you age.

Scientists believe that even a moderate amount of resistance training – which sees specific muscles contract when worked against an external force – can offset cognitive decline and delay the symptoms of age-related dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Perhaps the best description of the proper role of intuition is captured in a quotation from Jonas Salk, the doctor and medical researcher who developed the polio vaccine. Salk said, “Intuition will tell the thinking mind where to look next.” That’s not a bad way for marketers to think about how to use intuition in their decision-making.

Daytime napping. Some people swear by it, and some people don’t - or can't - get into the habit. A new study has found that those who are genetically predisposed to taking regular daytime naps may have larger, healthier brains as a result.

Cognitive decline can happen as you age — but it’s not inevitable. Try these new activities to help sharpen your brain.

Our tech columnist tests LSAT puzzles and a writing challenge on GPT-4. Here’s what the artificial intelligence upgrade can — and can’t — do.

Exercising your mind is just as important as exercising your body to live a healthy life. Here’s what to do to get the most benefit.

It can seem like your students are learning well, but if they can't understand the material or remember it long-term then they may be simply 'achieving'.