#cognitive-training tag

How to Strengthen Your Focus When Demands Never Let Up

Welcome to HBR On Leadership. These episodes are case studies and conversations with the world's top business and management experts, hand-selected to help you unlock the best in those around you. I'm HBR senior editor and producer Amanda Kersey. As a leader, noticing where your attention goes is a skill that affects your judgment, learning, listening-basically every aspect of how you think and show up.

Mindfulness

Television

fromPsychology Today

1 month ago

Why Some Real Mensans Enjoy "Real Housewives"

Strategy-heavy entertainment like RHOC appeals to high-IQ individuals by offering opportunities to study and sharpen strategic, persuasive, and alliance-building skills.

fromESPN.com

2 months ago

How the Kraken's Joey Daccord uses VR for goalie excellence

"I was like, 'I feel like I've been standing still for 2½ hours already. I need to see some pucks,'" he recalled.

National Hockey League

Science

fromwww.npr.org

2 months ago

Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds

Rigorous daily cognitive training for 10 weeks increased acetylcholine by 2.3% in an attention-memory brain region, reversing about a decade of normal age-related decline.

Psychology

fromSocial Media Explorer

7 months ago

The Neuroplasticity Revolution: Why Your Brain's Ability to Rewire Itself Changes Everything About Human Potential - Social Media Explorer

Neuroplasticity demonstrates that the adult brain is adaptable and can form new connections, enhancing cognitive functions throughout life.

fromPsychology Today

7 months ago

Your Brain's Built-In LEAN System

This study found that working memory is a significant predictor of academic achievement, emphasizing the importance of cognitive training in educational settings.