From the prehistoric cave paintings of our Palaeolithic ancestors to the provocative graffiti of contemporary artists like the UK’s elusive ‘Banksy’, art has given people a means by which to escape the often harsh, realities of their everyday lives since time in memoriam.
The Positive Effects of Gaming on the Brain
Certain aspects of gaming can have a positive effect on the brain as well as the health and well-being of the player. The findings from an increasing amount of research in recent years may come as a surprise.
The Pursuit of Happiness
Happiness, in terms of physiology, has been linked to amplified activity in the brain’s left pre-frontal lobe, as well as a decreased amount of the stress hormone (cortisol) in the bloodstream.
Is Selfie Addiction a Mental Disorder?
What typically started as a casual picture-taking trend of oneself now might have earned the title of ‘narcissism’ or ‘mental disorder’, at least in the eyes of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and numerous others.
The Brain Activity of a Poker Player
So what distinguishes the amateur from the professional, a study by partypoker set out to answer the question. Six players, two beginners, two intermediate and two experts were observed playing forty minute sessions of Texas Hold’em poker. All the participants wore electroencephalography (EEG) headsets by Emotiv and the data was then converted to colour coded brain maps. The brain activity of amateurs and experts were then compared at key stages of the game.
When Life Happens: Simple Steps to Getting Your Life Back on Track
Bereavement is the worst experience most of us will endure, but don’t underestimate the effect of injury, job loss, relationship breakdown, or being involved in (or witness to) a violent event. The sense of being out of control can be overwhelming, but there are things we can do to put direction back into our lives.
Reinvigorate a Stagnant Routine by Adopting New Hobbies in 2016
If you’ve been feeling like your life has become stagnant, it might be time to try something new. Consider this your wake up call to get out there and take on a new challenge or hobby this summer and change the way you see the world around you.
Healing with Music
In an age replete with a host of pricey treatment options, music emerges as the most original, non-invasive and safe healing alternative.
The Science of Silence
Mindful meditation enhances control over how the brain processes and filters our sensations and memories.
My Different Strokes
In a flash, I was in a Hospital; Emergency Room at VGH. Was I trying out for a part in the new TV Series on Knowledge Network? The whole show: Best friend beside the bed doctors nurses tests doors swinging in and out. More Questions
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