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Melissa Hughes
- Sep 11
- 2 min
Putting Gratitude to Work in the Workplace
Just like in our personal lives, a sense of gratitude can improve self-esteem, optimism, a sense of unity, and overall well-being at work.
Melissa Hughes
- Aug 11
- 4 min
Prevent Cognitive Decline with 3 Simple Habits
It's normal to forget things now and again. But cognitive decline is real. The good news is we can prevent it with simple lifestyle changes
Melissa Hughes
- Aug 10
- 2 min
Mind Over Matter: It's not woo-woo science (it's a thing)
Many think of phrase "mind over matter" as a miraculous paranormal construct. Research shows it's much more than woo-woo science.
Melissa Hughes
- Aug 4
- 3 min
The 10% Brain Myth - BUSTED
The idea that we only use about 10% of our brain is one of the most prevalent misconceptions about the most powerful organ in the human body
Melissa Hughes
- Jul 7
- 2 min
6 Foods to Supercharge Your Brain
Can certain foods make you smarter? Science says yes! The brain is fueled by the nutrients we eat, and some give us a cognitive advantage.
Melissa Hughes
- Jun 9
- 4 min
Are You a Master Multitasker?
While many of us think we're multitasking ninjas, neuroscience says there's no such thing as multitasking. We just switch from task to task
Melissa Hughes
- Jun 7
- 3 min
Why You Should Take that Beach Vacation
There is a wealth of scientific evidence that spending time in nature has a host of mental and physical benefits. Now, recent cutting-edge
Melissa Hughes
- May 26
- 3 min
The Negativity Bias: Why Bad Stuff Sticks
There is a reason why negative emotions have a greater psychological impact than positive ones. We can thank our ancestors for that.
Melissa Hughes
- May 18
- 4 min
Your Brain on Email and How to Kick the Addiction
How much time do you spend on email each day? It isn't just a time-suck. It can morph into an addictive productivity sinkhole.
Melissa Hughes
- May 18
- 4 min
6 Ways to Boost Productivity and Slay your Day
If you tend to procrastinate, studies show that our brains are actually wired that way. Blame it on your instant gratification seeker.
Melissa Hughes
- May 2
- 5 min
In Search of AWE
While scientists can’t seem to agree as to whether awe is an emotion or a cognitive state, recent research says we need more of it!
Melissa Hughes
- Apr 27
- 4 min
Why Personalized Consumer Experiences are so Sticky
Customers value the experience more than the brand. When that experience is personal, it's more meaningful and memorable.
Melissa Hughes
- Apr 8
- 4 min
The Stress of Uncertainty
Most of us are creatures of habit. When life throws a curveball, the stress we experience impacts our physical and emotional health.
Melissa Hughes
- Mar 31
- 3 min
The Science of Surprise
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)Did you know that surprise is one of our most powerful emotions? The brain lights up with pleasure when we experience something unexpected.
Melissa Hughes
- Mar 31
- 4 min
The Multisensory Dining Experience: How the Brain Tastes Food
Eating is one of the most multisensory parts of our day. But, did you know that the brain tastes the food long before it passes the lips?
Melissa Hughes
- Mar 21
- 3 min
WTF? How Typography Hacks the Brain
Everything we read in in print or online is influenced by the font we see much like music in a film. Typography is what language feels like.
Melissa Hughes
- Mar 17
- 4 min
The Butterfly Effect of Kindness
Rated 4 out of 5 stars.
(1) The world is so deeply interconnected that we may never even know the impact of a small act of kindness. But rest assured kindness matters.
Melissa Hughes
- Mar 17
- 2 min
The Vagus Nerve: Your Secret Superpower
Research shows that our longest nerve in the body has superpowers - both mentally and physically. 6 ways to engage your vagus nerve.
Melissa Hughes
- Mar 9
- 3 min
The Rule of Three
Have you ever noticed how many things come in threes? The 3 little pigs, 3-ring circus, 3rd time is a charm. The brain loves threes!
Melissa Hughes
- Feb 23
- 2 min
What the 90s Did to Your Brain
The 90s is often remembered as a decade of peace and prosperity. But perhaps the most significant gains were in neuroscience.