Can old dogs learn new tricks? Why, sure they can, and so can we! The understanding among society has been that older people cannot learn as well as younger individuals. New findings contradict the notion that older generations have less flexibility in the brain. This flexibility (plasticity) is how the brain absorbs…
If you like having sex, eating chocolate, or taking drugs (or all of the above), you are going to love learning new words. No, seriously, learning is just as stimulating and exciting as either of these “fun-filled” activities. Not saying that drug use is good or anything, it’s just that…
Have you ever wondered what happens when we get curious about something? Well, we obviously try to learn things concerning the thing that interests us, and we search for information. But have you noticed that when you find that information, absorbing and retaining it actually becomes easier than normal? One…
Psychological research has long been fascinated with how humans learn and retain memories. As a result of this fascination, research has revealed some amazing facts about learning and memory. 1. Recalling Memories Changes Them This is bad news for the expert eyewitnesses. Research by Neuroscientist Daniela Schiller, has shown that…
U.S. scientists have discovered a gene that contributes to a higher IQ of a person and can increase it up to six points, according to a new study published in the journal Cell Reports. The gene acts by increasing the effect of the Klotho protein, which is already known to have…
"Put your mind to work if you do not want to lose it," warn scientists. Lifelong learning is the key to a healthy and sharp brain in old age. According to a study, the synapses continue to be formed at all ages, but only as long as we keep thinking...…
The practice itself will not help you achieve perfection in what you do; the point is to choose the right learning strategy. This is what a team of psychologists claim after having analyzed data from about 850 000 people who were playing the same game online. The main conclusion of the…
Earning and learning is the new success mantra, which goes hand-in-hand for the ambitious, young, and energetic students. The following article emphasizes the growing concept of 'learn while you earn' and suggests some lucrative online degree courses, which let you learn while continuing with your job. The new generation is…
