Exercise is Infectious

Exercise is Infectious

Quick HitsBrief research updates from the cognitive sciences This is an older study (2017) I came across and found fascinating. As many of you regular readers will know I have reported many times on the benefits of exercise. But this study was fascinating in that it...
Why our Brains Miss Opportunities for Innovation

Why our Brains Miss Opportunities for Innovation

Quick HitsBrief research updates from the cognitive sciences When we think of innovation we think of creating something new. A new study shows that, however, we, by default, try to add something whereby subtracting something could make something better. “Additive...
Brain Region for Changing Behaviour Identified

Brain Region for Changing Behaviour Identified

Quick HitsBrief research updates from the cognitive sciences The saying goes “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” This obviously refers to doing the same thing over and over and continually getting a bad result. Well,...
From Couch to Ultra Marathon with Mental Imagery

From Couch to Ultra Marathon with Mental Imagery

Quick HitsBrief research updates from the cognitive sciences On first glance I thought the above headline was fascinating. I am a sports person, look into the neuroscience of motivation, and have been in the “motivational” space for nigh on two decades. On second...