Robb G. BestFeb 20, 20202 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 16, 20202 minThe Bright Side: Healing Brain Trauma with LightBlue light, or light that exists at wavelengths between 380 and 500 nanometers, has a complicated reputation. The sun gives off blue...
Robb G. BestNov 7, 20192 minAnxious? Here's One Thing You NeedIt’s estimated that some 40 million American adults have an anxiety disorder, and the condition is also rising among children and teens,...
Robb G. BestMar 7, 20192 minThe Anti-Alzheimer's Diet"It's the healthiest thing I can think of to drink," says Dr. Christopher Ochner, nutrition research scientist at Icahn School of...
Robb G. BestNov 2, 20182 minStrolling Towards a Better BrainYou already know that exercise is good for you. You may already know that exercise is good for your mind. For instance, you may have...
Robb G. BestJun 28, 20183 minDon't Find Your Passion--Grow It!It’s graduation season, and that means it’s time to celebrate the grads in your life, revel in their accomplishments—and prepare yourself...
Robb G. BestJan 5, 20183 minPoking at the Omega 3 MysteryAs the first week of the year draws to a close, you may find yourself reassessing those New Year’s resolutions. Is this really the year...
Robb G. BestDec 7, 20173 minWhy Stress Makes Gamblers of Us AllChronic stress: it’s not just bad for your stress ball budget. Left untreated, persistent stress can create a whole host of problems in...
Robb G. BestOct 26, 20172 minSleeping on the JobFor most of us, the thought of getting caught sleeping at our desks is stressful enough to send our brains a zippy little wake-up shot of...
Robb G. BestApr 30, 20163 minShattering the Three Myths of ExpertiseIn the last twenty years we’ve learned a tremendous amount about how expertise is created. Scientists like K Anders Ericsson from Florida...
Robb G. BestSep 17, 20153 minDigesting New Discoveries Inside The Human BodyThere was a moment during the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804 when, after months of deprivation, hardship, and arduous climbing, they...
Robb G. BestAug 21, 20153 minHow to Learn, or, Your Brain: A User's ManualThe concept of studying is at the core of our learning institutions. It's what you're supposed to be doing in college. Still, just how...
Robb G. BestJun 12, 20153 minKeeping in Step with Circadian Rhythms: Find Your Prime TimeA "typical" circadian rhythm is probably an oxymoron; we all run a little differently. Still, each of us operates off a master clock. The...
Robb G. BestMay 24, 20153 minYour Brain on IdleIdleness is the Devil's workshop, or so the saying goes. Blame it on our Puritan origins if you like, but Americans take fewer vacation...
Robb G. BestApr 5, 20152 minThe Secret Life of RustWhen we think of rust, we think of old cars and decaying highway bridges. Perhaps the Tin Man from Oz pops into your head. One thing you...
Robb G. BestMar 24, 20152 minTricking Your Brain To a Better LifeHave you ever wondered what makes the difference between a virtuoso like Ray Charles and the guy putting in his piano set at your local...
Robb G. BestFeb 27, 20153 minThe Secret to Good Communication: It's All About the BICYou may not know the name of Hungarian journalist László József Bíró, but if you’ve ever written a shopping list or jotted down a quick...
Robb G. BestFeb 20, 20153 minThe Key of You: The Symphony of Your Biological ClocksWestern medicine prides itself on the ability to diagnose and treat a variety of maladies that a very short time ago were considered...
Robb G. BestFeb 8, 20152 minStay Dark, Stay Bitter—and Stay HealthyHershey, Pennsylvania may be proud of their namesake, but they have nothing on the ancient Aztecs. It’s speculated that chocolate,...
Robb G. BestJan 2, 20152 minThe Peak End Rule, or, The Secret to a Winning ColonoscopyWhen we consider ourselves as individuals, we tend to think in terms of a single entity with agency. In essence, I take on information...