Month: April 2019

Want to learn a new skill? Take some short breaks

In a study of healthy volunteers, researchers found that our brains may solidify the memories of new skills we just practiced a few seconds earlier by taking a short rest. The results highlight the critically important role rest may play in learning. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on April 12, 2019

Psychologists find smiling really can make people happier

Smiling really can make people feel happier, according to a new article. A team of psychologists combined data from 138 studies testing more than 11,000 participants and found that facial expressions have a small impact on our feelings. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on April 12, 2019

Ability to lift weights quickly can mean a longer life

Prolong your life by increasing your muscle power. That’s the main message of a new study. ‘Rising from a chair in old age and kicking a ball depend more on muscle power than muscle strength, yet most weight bearing exercise focuses on the latter,’ said a study author. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on April 12, 2019