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People’s everyday pleasures may improve cognitive arousal and performance

Developed over the past six years, MINDWATCH is an algorithm that analyzes a person’s brain activity from data collected via any wearable device that can monitor electrodermal activity (EDA). This activity reflects changes in electrical conductance triggered by emotional stress, linked to sweat responses. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on August 8, 2023

Exposure to Scents During Sleep Boosts Memory

A new study found that older adults who were exposed to specific scents as they slept performed better on verbal memory tests. They also experienced improved function in the brain pathway that supports memory formation. The study, published in Frontiers in Neuroscience,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on August 8, 2023

Texting while walking makes college students more likely to fall

Imagine you’re walking on a tightrope, trying to balance while juggling fiery torches. Suddenly, your phone beeps and you can’t resist the urge to check that message. What do you think happens next? Well, according to experts, texting while walking makes college students more likely to fall in response to unexpected hazards. It’s like trying […]

Published on August 8, 2023