Robb G. Best4 days ago2 minMore Senses, Lower Dementia RiskDementia is a devastating condition, and as our population ages, a looming fear for many. For decades, science has sought to better under...
Robb G. BestJul 173 minWant Better Sleep? Practice OptimismWelcome back to our Sleep Series, a string of blog posts about the role of sleep in our lives, including the benefits of achieving enough...
Robb G. BestJul 92 minThe Secret to Learning: SpacePretty much everyone has something they wouldn't mind learning, whether it's a new language, a dance move, or just a way to memorize all ...
Robb G. BestJul 22 minThe Furry Robot FactorImage source: Gurion University of the Negevl. As many pet owners know, in hard times, it can be very helpful to have a furry little frie...
Robb G. BestJun 192 minFear of Police Brutality Differs Among Races, Study FindsAccording to a recently published nationwide study by two professors at the University of South Florida, Black people are five times more...
Robb G. BestJun 112 minThe Loneliness EpidemicThere's an epidemic sweeping the world, and it's not the one you think. A new paper published in the Trends in Cognitive Sciences journal...
Robb G. BestMay 222 minWhen Google is Your Doctor, BewareFeeling a bit sick? Wondering if you're coming down with something? If your first instinct is to turn to Google for a little self-diagnos...
Robb G. BestMay 122 minStay Sharp: Eat Your FlavonoidsAlzheimer's disease and other dementias can have devastating effects. Neuroscience is searching for ways to offset, delay, or prevent the...
Robb G. BestMay 83 minAccessing Your Body's Natural PainkillersWelcome back to our Sleep Series, a string of blog posts about the role of sleep in our lives, including the benefits of achieving enough...
Robb G. BestApr 232 minPersonality PredictorsCan you predict what someone's personality will be like based on their infant behavior? A new study funded by the National Institutes of ...
Robb G. BestApr 163 minMental Health in a Time of QuarantineIt will probably not come as a surprise to you that life during a pandemic can be challenging for one's mental health. Even the CDC websi...
Robb G. BestApr 92 minDelaying Alzheimer's Symptoms with BilingualismIf you took French or Spanish in high school, now's the time to brush up on those verb tenses. A study at UCLA has found that people who ...
Robb G. BestApr 22 minDead Certain: The Dangers of Skepticism in a COVID-19 WorldBy now, all our lives have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Events have been canceled. Movie theaters and restaurants stand empty....
Robb G. BestMar 262 minObligation During Social DistancingAs Covid-19 forces us indoors, people are more and more relying on their social circles, for favors big and small. William Chopik, assist...
Robb G. BestMar 192 minA Better Immune System, in Your SleepWelcome back to our Sleep Series, a string of blog posts about the role of sleep in our lives, including the benefits of achieving enough...
Robb G. BestMar 122 minA to Z's: Sleep Science FundamentalsWelcome back to our Sleep Series, a string of blog posts about the role of sleep in our lives, including the benefits of achieving enough...
Robb G. BestMar 92 minIs Your Child Sleeping Enough?As adults, we don’t need to be persuaded to seek a good night’s sleep. That well-rested, energetic feeling is reward enough. But what abo...
Robb G. BestFeb 282 minGet Yourself to a Green Space!Parks and nature preserves: they're not just for taking a jog or walking your dog. Visiting green spaces yields real benefits for the bra...
Robb G. BestFeb 202 minWant an Easier, More Effective Workout? Rock Out.Regular, sustained physical activity has countless mental benefits. Just to name a few, working out improves blood flow, boosts your BDNF...
Robb G. BestJan 302 minSquid Brains Comparable to Dog Brains, says ScientistsImage credit: Queensland Brain Institute, The University of Queensland Put down that plate of calamari! For the first time, Dr Wen-Sung C...
