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.
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Melissa Hughes
- 6 days ago
- 4 min
The Butterfly Effect of Kindness
The butterfly effect is based on the notion that the world is so deeply interconnected that a small random event could have a huge impact.
Melissa Hughes
- 6 days ago
- 2 min
The Vagus Nerve: Your Secret Superpower
Research shows that the longest nerve in the body has superpowers - physically and mentally. Here are 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 our Brains
The 90s is often remembered as a decade of peace and prosperity. But perhaps the most significant gains were in neuroscience.
Melissa Hughes
- Jan 13
- 4 min
4 Ways to Bounce Back from Adversity
What makes some people fall apart and give up while others are able to bounce back stronger than ever? The answer may surprise you!
Melissa Hughes
- Nov 17, 2022
- 1 min
This Simple Expression is Like a Mini-Orgasm for the Brain
Think about the last time you received a genuine compliment. How did that feel? Studies show compliments improve mood and brain function!
Melissa Hughes
- Aug 24, 2022
- 4 min
How the Brain Creates the Taste of Wine
The simple act of tasting wine is anything but simple. Everything from background music to the sound of the cork pop influence the taste.
Melissa Hughes
- Jul 8, 2022
- 3 min
Is it Just Me, or is the World Just a Cat Playing with Australia?
We once believed that pareidolia was a sign of psychosis, but experts now believe it's an ancestral hand-me-down hardwired into our brains.
Melissa Hughes
- May 2, 2022
- 5 min
In Search of AWE: What it is and why we need it
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
- Feb 17, 2022
- 4 min
5 Ways to Find Your Flow
Flow state is a state of pure focus and concentration that enables you to do what you’re doing at the top of your game.
Melissa Hughes
- Jan 20, 2022
- 4 min
Restaurant Science: The Magic of Menus and Music
From the menu to the music to the server, the brain begins tasting the food long before it even reaches the lips.
Melissa Hughes
- Jan 7, 2022
- 5 min
The Science of Conversation: 3 Ways to Boost your CQ
Constructive criticism can prevent us from making mistakes in the present. But without positive feedback longterm improvement isn't likely.
Melissa Hughes
- Jan 6, 2022
- 3 min
4 Phrases Great Leaders Use Often
People don't leave bad jobs; they leave bad bosses. Most bad bosses lack the vocabulary to keep people engaged and productive.
Melissa Hughes
- Dec 22, 2021
- 3 min
The Science Behind the Smile
One's smile is a powerful communication tool that significantly influences how others perceive us.
Melissa Hughes
- Oct 26, 2021
- 4 min
Scientific Secrets in the Way the Brain Tastes Food
Eating is one of the most multisensory events that we do every single day. There are some fascinating secrets in how the brain tastes food.
Melissa Hughes
- Oct 1, 2021
- 3 min
Sticks and Stones may Break your Bones but Words will Change your Brain
Everyone knows that the words we use make a difference in the way we perceive information, but did you know it actually changes the brain?
Melissa Hughes
- Sep 8, 2021
- 4 min
Are We Hardwired for Fairness?
Thanks to neural imaging technology, we know that the brain is neurologically wired to reject injustice and expect fairness.
Melissa Hughes
- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
The Secret to Rewiring a Happier, Smarter Brain
Recognizing when and how negative thoughts steal your focus is the best way to rewire your brain for the positive thoughts that enable bette
Melissa Hughes
- Mar 25, 2021
- 4 min
How Your Personality Affects Your Productivity
How much time do you spend using communication tools such as email and messaging, and what is it doing to your productivity? While you...
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