Executive function has arguably been one of the most important aspects of neural function that allows humans to develop as a complex species. Where exactly would our species be today without executive function control processes? In order to properly as…
Could something as simple as a font change help people read?
Around 10% of the world’s people have dyslexia, a developmental reading disorder that impairs a person’s ability to read and write. There is evidence that the font of the text …
When was the last time you watched a TV show without seeing an advertisement for some sort of anti-aging cream, herbal supplement or medication that promised to help with the effects of aging? Although many products have been produced to assist with th…
What would happen if, one day, the girl you loved suddenly forgot who you were? This is exactly what happens in the 2012 blockbuster “The Vow”, based on the book by Nicholas Sparks. The two main characters, Leo and Paige, get into a car accident in…
[caption id="attachment_190" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Technology has outpaced the brain’s processing abilities and multitasking has been shown to negatively impact efficiency and accuracy. Attention is a limited resource (Ward 2015) and the h…
Take a look at the following pictures and cartoons…
Did you laugh? Chances are you’ve probably seen these types of pictures before, or heard jokes about attention disorders. While these jokes are funny, there is little that’s very funny …
The Science Behind Visual Illusions
Visual illusions may seem like they are deceptive tricks that are being played on your mind. However, it seems that visual illusions are the norm rather than a novel exception. While visual illusions provide enterta…