Month: October 2023

The Elusive Dance of Creativity and Consolidation

Learning is like a beautiful dance where the steps continue even after the music stops. Just as dancers transition from one move to the next, our brain goes through cycles of plasticity and stability during both wakefulness and sleep to enhance learning. However, scientists have struggled to measure these dynamics accurately, hindering our understanding of […]

Published on October 18, 2023

Improve Your Brain’s Agility with a Round of Golf

Looking to keep your mind sharp as you age? Grab your clubs and hit the links! A recent study discovered that playing 18 holes of golf can enhance cognitive function in older adults. If golf isn’t your thing, fear not – taking a brisk 3.7-mile walk can have the same benefit. The study also revealed […]

Published on October 18, 2023

Depression, anxiety common among college students

Depression and anxiety among college students is a growing public health problem. And new research suggests the problem may be worse for students who aren’t the same race as most of their peers. The new study found that students who were not the majority race at a predominantly white college reported significantly higher rates of […]

Published on October 17, 2023