Sleep is very important to the human body. Just take a look at someone with a new baby who is sleep deprived. There is a reason why they used sleep deprivation as a torture device. Our bodies not only need an ample amount of sleep everyday but we crave sleep. Without sleep we tend to…
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New research says that mind-body clashes can help us think more broadly, as reported in Scientific American . Psychologists Li Huang and Adam Galinsky, from Northwestern University, have shown that clashes in mind and body can actually be useful and help us to think more creatively. The study entitled “Mind-Body Dissonance: Conflict Between the Senses…
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Since the 9/11 attacks, the US Government has formed top secret programs all over the United States. These agencies are charged with protecting Americans from terrorists. However, no one knows everything they do or how much they cost. Even Michael Hayden, former director of the NSA and CIA, does not know the scope and size of secret…
Read MoreYour Questions Answered by Dr. Matsumoto Part 3!
Thank to you everyone for your overwhelming response to the “Submit your questions to Dr. Matsumoto” post a month ago. Here are a few questions and answers by Dr. Matsumoto himself! Find out more about Dr. Matsumoto and his research at his website Chris C: Q: How many different facial emotions have been identified, including…
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