Meditation, not medication: cognitive enhancement done right

Stimulant abuse for the sake of good grades has contaminated universities worldwide. Given that pressure to perform is unlikely to be relieved, educators should at least ensure that students can strive for success in a healthy manner. Meditation may be the way.

Fabiana Neto Gaspar and Neja Zrimšek Žiger • May 09, 2022

Decision making in the game of life

Recent research has revealed a causal link between serotonin levels and people’s ‘sense of fairness’. A fascinating discovery because serotonin levels are in part dependent on what we eat. So, can you eat yourself toward a fairer world?

Jonathan Barnhoorn • July 08, 2013

The compensatory effects of food

The economic crisis has resulted in many budget cuts in health care and general care programs. The population as a whole is aging, and yet we desire to stay independent as long as possible. How can we retain the cognitive abilities supporting independence?

Laura Steenbergen • June 10, 2013

Running for happiness

Why do some people run marathons? And why do they often appear to be so happy, even exhilarated after hours of running? There must be something wrong with them, or do they know something that we don't?

Hans Revers • May 22, 2013

Cannabis use: doorway to creativity or to delusions?

Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in the world and it has been used for centuries. Many acclaimed artists from a variety of disciplines, maintain its usefulness in the enhancement of creativity. However, is there any truth in their claims?

Meriem Manaï • April 10, 2013

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Meditation, not medication: cognitive enhancement done right

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The compensatory effects of food

Running for happiness

Cannabis use: doorway to creativity or to delusions?