Column: Here’s what gets lost when we rely on GPS

Column: Here’s what gets lost when we rely on GPS

M.R. O’Connor It has become the most natural thing to do: get in the car, type a destination into a smartphone, and let an algorithm using GPS data show the way. Personal GPS-equipped devices entered the mass market in only the past 15 or…

5 of the best techniques to try that help you fall asleep

5 of the best techniques to try that help you fall asleep

Photo Credit: www.pixabay.com When you go to bed, hoping for some respite from the day’s duties, does it take an uncomfortably long while to drift off to dreamland? Sleep is a basic, essential physiological need which has a direct influence on your mental, physical…

Opinion: Here’s what gets lost when we rely on GPS

Opinion: Here’s what gets lost when we rely on GPS

Explore Recipes and Stories It has become the most natural thing to do: get in the car, type a destination into a smartphone, and let an algorithm using GPS data show the way. Personal GPS-equipped devices entered the mass market in only the past…

Neurons’ “antennae” are unexpectedly active in neural computation

Neurons’ “antennae” are unexpectedly active in neural computation

Tiny, branching extensions called dendrites may be more than just passive information-carriers, study finds. MIT neuroscientists have found that neural extensions called dendrites, which act as antennae to help neurons listen to their neighbors, play a more active role in neural computation than previously…

Healthy life: 12 plants and herbs considered natural remedies

Healthy life: 12 plants and herbs considered natural remedies

Lavender oil is known for its calming and relaxing properties, and has been used aroma therapeutically for alleviating insomnia, anxiety, depression, restlessness, and stress Garlic, lavender and thyme have been named in a list of common plants that contain natural healing properties. Garden gurus…

How to Be a Better Salesperson in Your Small Business

How to Be a Better Salesperson in Your Small Business

Feel free to share… Every week as SmallBizLady , I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with sales expert, Mike Adams @MikeAdamsSales…

The upside to dyslexia, even as a journalist

As a parent, if you were told your child would be a creative, intelligent, big-picture thinker with a strong sense of grit and resilience, you’d be happy, wouldn’t you? That sounds like a great set of skills for life success, doesn’t it? Now, what…

Tim Cook, Michelle Obama rise at 4 am every day – but does waking up early guarantee success?

Tim Cook, Michelle Obama rise at 4 am every day - but does waking up early guarantee success?

Tim Cook rises a little before 4 a.m. every day, and Michelle Obama goes to the gym around the same time. By Adam Popescu Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, rises a little before 4 a.m. every day. President Donald Trump wrote in his…

Move your feet to prevent dementia: Research shows exercise boosts brain function

Move your feet to prevent dementia: Research shows exercise boosts brain function

( Natural News ) Walking has long been linked to multiple health benefits, but a recent study from the University of Maryland suggests that it could be the key to preventing dementia . In the study, which was published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s…

3 well-being factors that make your golden years golden

3 well-being factors that make your golden years golden

Here’s something you probably already know: Being active on a regular basis keeps your body young and fit. Even some vigorous housework can improve your physical health as much as a session at the gym ! Regular physical activity also promotes good mental and…

What gets lost when we rely on GPS

The hippocampus is crucial to many aspects of daily life. It allows us to orient in space and know where we are by creating cognitive maps. It also allows us to recall events from the past, what is known as episodic memory. And, remarkably,…

Ditch the GPS. It’s ruining your brain.

Ditch the GPS. It’s ruining your brain.

(Washington Post illustration/images by iStock) June 5 at 5:56 PM M.R. O’Connor is a journalist who writes about science, technology and ethics, and is the author, most recently, of “ Wayfinding: The Science and Mystery of How Humans Navigate the World .” It has…

10 Astounding Facts About Nostalgia

10 Astounding Facts About Nostalgia

Nostalgia is considered to be a strong sense of longing or affection for the past. Whether it’s a childhood memory, a song, or a smell, nostalgia is a part of many people’s lives. Yet most people don’t truly understand it. Why does it happen?…

DARPA’s New Project Is Investing Millions in Brain-Machine Interface Tech

DARPA’s New Project Is Investing Millions in Brain-Machine Interface Tech

When Elon Musk and DARPA both hop aboard the cyborg hypetrain, you know brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) are about to achieve the impossible. BMIs, already the stuff of science fiction, facilitate crosstalk between biological wetware with external computers, turning human users into literal cyborgs. Yet…

Yoga and Meditation: This is Your Brain on Yoga

Yoga and Meditation: This is Your Brain on Yoga

WN Lifestyle Home – Health Originally posted on https://theyogastudiosouthlake.com/yoga-and-meditation/ The physical benefits of yoga are undeniable, and many people know that yoga is good for flexibility, posture, strength, weight loss and more…. Originally posted on https://theyogastudiosouthlake.com/yoga-and-meditation/ The physical benefits of yoga are undeniable, and…

Vitamins you need to stay fit and healthy – and the best ways of getting them

Vitamins you need to stay fit and healthy - and the best ways of getting them

ALSO READ: How to cut 2,500 calories instantly – without giving up ice-cream, biscuits or beer Getting more vitamin D could slash your risk of dying from cancer according to research, but it’s not the only nutrient vital for good health. We look at…

Top Techniques to Stay Focused During Exams

Losing focus during exams is a prevalent issue among students. Students are unable to perform at their best when they fall victim to stress or lack of motivation . We can improve the situation by taking simple measures. Therefore, it is crucial to address…

10 Astounding Facts About Nostalgia

10 Astounding Facts About Nostalgia

Nostalgia is considered to be a strong sense of longing or affection for the past. Whether it’s a childhood memory, a song, or a smell, nostalgia is a part of many people’s lives. Yet most people don’t truly understand it. Why does it happen?…

8 Daily Habits That Will Keep Your Brain Young and Sharp

8 Daily Habits That Will Keep Your Brain Young and Sharp

Working at your desk all day can feel monotonous-but at least your brain is breaking a serious sweat: Regularly using a computer makes you 42 percent less likely to show symptoms of cognitive decline, finds new research from the Wisconsin Alzheimers Institute. Shutterstock 8…

Shocking new drug danger discovered: Statins found to cause ALS, a fatal nervous system disorder

Shocking new drug danger discovered: Statins found to cause ALS, a fatal nervous system disorder

( Natural News ) Many people take statins with the aim of improving their health, but these drugs come with so many side effects that they’re often not worth taking. Long under fire for their lack of results and their role in raising the…

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