Richard E. Cytowic's Blog, page 7
March 21, 2020
Tips For Emotional Self-Management in These Uncertain Times
Scary times eventually end, but periods of tumult always happen. Instead of ruminating, why not have some handy tools to calm yourself and take the focus off negative thoughts?
March 10, 2020
Do Nootropics Actually Help Alzheimer's and Other Ills?
Life hackers make dubious claims for all sorts of cognitive enhancers. A small number have withstood scrutiny. More evidence-based research lies ahead to repair failing minds.
Do Alzheimer's and Other Cognitive Nootropics Actually Help?
Life hackers make dubious claims for all sorts of cognitive enhancers. A small number have withstood scrutiny. More evidence-based research lies ahead to repair failing minds.
Do Alzheimer and Other Cognitive Noötropics Actually Help?
Life hackers make dubious claims for all sorts of cognitive enhancers. A small number have withstood scrutiny. More evidence-based research lies ahead to repair failing minds.
March 6, 2020
Too Many Reasons Why Daylight Saving Time Is Bad for You
Daylight Savings Time goes against our natural rhythms, with ill effects—most notably in those with insufficient sleep beforehand.
February 19, 2020
Without iPhones Can German Education Save Kids From Screens?
Social media competes with brain networks for social intelligence. Outdoor learning and self–directed education do wonders to both socialize kids and build resilience.
January 24, 2020
Would You Dip Your Testicles in Soy Sauce for Science?
Misreading the news can lead to hilarious results. Yet in the end, a kernel of truth may be stranger than fiction.
January 22, 2020
Does Loneliness Eat at You? Screen Media May Be to Blame
Everybody has someplace to go, even if only with the crowd on the street. Loneliness is conquered by the company of others, and by reaching out.
November 14, 2019
Is Book Reading Your Antidote to Pesky Screen Distractions?
Reading linear stories can heal the effects of heavy screen exposure and digital distractions. It can temper your scattered attention and build up your emotional intelligence.
September 3, 2019
How Games Like Fortnite and Celeste Can Help You Grow
Video games are blamed for withering attention spans and degraded social skills. But games like Fortnite and Celeste may help build one on one relationships.
