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Melissa Hughes
- Aug 10, 2020
- 3 min
This is why we LOVED Grumpy Cat
Research shows that warm fuzzy images of animals and babies can make us happier, increase our resilience to stress and prime our brains for
Melissa Hughes
- Aug 10, 2020
- 4 min
Us vs Them and the Fight over Face Masks
Have you ever met someone and instantly liked or maybe disliked that person? We’d all like to think that we make sound judgments about oth
Melissa Hughes
- Aug 10, 2020
- 2 min
A 60-Second Brain Hack for a Competitive Edge
New research shows the vagus nerve can not only help up pump the brakes on stress but also give us a cognitive competitive advantage.
Melissa Hughes
- Aug 5, 2020
- 3 min
Your Brain on Chocolate
Research shows that chocolate can help us cheer up, chill out, and get a little smarter. But be warned: All chocolate is not equal.
Melissa Hughes
- Jul 6, 2020
- 4 min
3 Brainy Secrets in Food Cravings
COVID disrupted our routines and increased anxiety and stress. It also created the perfect conditions for food cravings and weight gain.
Melissa Hughes
- Jul 1, 2020
- 2 min
Reduce At-Work Stress with this Simple Secret
Researchers have found that stimulating the brain’s learning center counters the detrimental effects of stress including negative emotions,