The Brain Teaser Solution
As of the writing of this post, 119 answers have been posted to last week’s brain teaser. If you haven’t solved it yet, don’t scroll down any further. The answer is posted, along with some solutions from our readers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Read more] Read More →
Do You Have Love On The Brain?
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many of us are walking around with love (or chocolate) on the brain. In celebration of the sugary sweet holiday, I’ve gathered some love inspired articles and videos I think you’ll enjoy. What Happens To Your Brain When You Fall In Love? The chemical steps that lead to love. Just Thinking Of A Loved One Can Reduce Physical Pain Next time you are in pain, think of a loved one – or at least look at a photo of them. Why You Blush Dutch... [Read more]
The Moon Illusion – Photos From Last Night
The Moon Illusion, January 2010, Phoenix, AZ. ©Erin Matlock Last night I headed out for a hike around sunset to catch The Moon Illusion. This phenomenon occurs once or twice a year when the moon is at its closest point to us – and is full. Doing a search on the web turns up quite a few different explanations for the illusion – and a great deal of debate. There is one agreement, though. It is a fantastic sight! The following is background information provided by Nasa with links... [Read more]
Word Wanderer Takes You to Your Threshold
Do you enjoy word games? There are many to pick from – crossword puzzles, letter jumbles, word searches, etc. Word games are a fun way to pass the time, and many of us play word games regularly as a way to keep the brain sharp. Does doing the daily crossword puzzle really improve your memory? The answer is: not was much as you might think. Word games tend to be stimulating for the brain when you first start doing them. Crossword puzzles, for example, help to improve your vocabulary and challenge... [Read more]
Get Inspired By Clicking Your Mouse
Writer’s block? Stuck on a problem you can’t seem to solve? Sometimes all you need to do is remove yourself from the situation for a while. Try shifting your focus to the green field below and move your mouse around. Let your mind relax and drift over the design that appears. Check out more puzzles and games at Archimedes’ Laboratory. Read More →
A Quick Personality Quiz
Here is a 41 question personality quiz that takes no more than 5 minutes. It’s definitely not scientific, but it’s a fun diversion when you need a break. Here are my results: Personality Type: Serious and quiet, interested in security and peaceful living. Extremely thorough, responsible and dependable. Well-developed powers of concentration. Usually interested in supporting and promoting traditions and establishments. Well-organized and hard working, they work steadily towards identified... [Read more]
Soak Your Head With The Dual N-Back Task
Many thanks to reader Sparky Parker for sending in this link! Soak Your Head offers a free version of the Dual N-Back task, and it’s a great place to start if you’re still on the fence as to whether Mind Sparke Brain Fitness Pro is right for you. This nice thing about this site is that it provides a demo so you can see the training in action. If you’re not familiar with dual n-back training, it targets your working memory by giving you a series of audio and visual sequences that... [Read more]
Relax With These Free Online Meditation Rooms
I stumbled upon a really cool meditation site today. Perfect for a Monday when you need a little break from the crazy. It has online meditation rooms ranging from beaches to snowy mountains to an energizing firesky. And they’re all free for you to use. [Read more] Read More →
How Fast Is Your Reaction Time?
Feeling tired? How’s it affecting your reaction time? Try this interactive game and see just how quick (or in my case) slow you respond. [Read more] Read More →
Are You Right-Brained Or Left-Brained?
We use both hemispheres of our brain, but theory has it that one side is usually dominant. Take this quiz to see if you favor your right or left brain. Click here to take the test. The test is free, and you can even see your basic results without entering an email address. If you’d like a more detailed report TestCafe offers one for $8.99. I took the test and according to the results I am predominantly left brained. Here is the breakdown of my score: Your percentage score for the left brain... [Read more]
