Why you should plan your outfits the night before

In the light of two studies on different aspects of decision making, you might make better outfit decisions if you start the night before and give yourself time to consider their attributes.

Leanne Kuiper • December 18, 2018

Why stress is not so easily forgotten

Whether an embarrassing blunder, the death of a friend or a missed train to a very important appointment: we seem remember stressful situations better than normal day-to-day events. But why is this the case? Why does our stress keep haunting us?

Stephanie Esajas • May 29, 2018

Say Namaste to a New and Improved You

Yoga is not just a fad that your health-obsessed neighbor’s been caught up in lately. The ancient practice is quite beneficial, from relieving stress to treating depression. It makes one wonder, why haven't all of us been practicing yoga this whole time?

Mishal Khan • March 06, 2018

Can sleeping make you smarter?

Before tests many people tend to reduce their amount of sleep in favor of study time. But is this method really supportive? What if we could perform even better when allowing ourselves to have some rest?

Beate Krauss • December 05, 2017

Brain for breakfast

Glucose is known as a type of sugar which functions for the brain as fuel. You can deliver glucose with a rich breakfast. But how can eating breakfast possibly help us to boost our brain?

Lisa Marie Kraushaar • February 28, 2017

Always look (or be!) on the bright side of life

The sun is associated with creating life and dispersing the gloom of night– Is it possible that sunshine can chase away the darkness of dementia, too?

Torben Ruhr • February 14, 2017

How shrimps can improve your memory

You want to boost your memory in a safe and healthy way? A smart nutrient called choline can help you.

Katrin Schlauch • March 22, 2016

Do you want to improve your brain? Become a hipster.

We know that food influences our health and cognitive functioning. But what is surprising, is that the compound with the worst reputation, fat, might actually be able to improve your cognitive functions!

Batsheva Mannheim • August 11, 2015

Increasing memory and attention – as easy as chewing a gum?

Is chewing gum a neglected way of cognitive enhancement, or just a bad habit?

Laura Bädorf • July 13, 2015 • 4 comments

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