The amazing thing about exercise is that it not only benefits your body but also the way your brain functions. With exercise, you stimulate chemical changes that enhance learning, mood and thinking—amongst other things. In a new study, researchers found a link between exercise … [Read more...] about These exercises will boost your brain’s neuroplasticity
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If we truly want to ‘correct’ prisoners, then prison education is a must
The problem with America’s prisons is that although they are called “correctional facilities”, prisons are really just a place where criminals are punished. This is reflected in America’s absurdly high recidivism rates: people released from state prisons have a five-year … [Read more...] about If we truly want to ‘correct’ prisoners, then prison education is a must
Every Day I Make a Decision Not to Give Up
Standing on strong shoulders: perseverance as practice Two-thirds of Americans say they are stressed about the future of their nation, according to a recent report. Almost 60 percent of Americans say the current political climate is a source of stress. Fear and anxiety are … [Read more...] about Every Day I Make a Decision Not to Give Up
Germany will invest $95 billion in making its railway network greener
Rail travel emits less CO2 pollution than air or road traffic and Germany is well aware of this. Last week, the country’s railway operator Deutsche Bahn made a commendable move to slash its long-distance rail fares in order to get more people on its tracks and away from … [Read more...] about Germany will invest $95 billion in making its railway network greener
5 clever ways to sharpen your intuition
Imagine if you had a secret superpower that let you always make the best decisions for yourself. Wouldn’t that be awesome? Well, it turns out you do have such a superpower. It’s called your intuition, that little inner ‘hunch’ within you that gives you a feeling about what … [Read more...] about 5 clever ways to sharpen your intuition
