Mind Matters

• Mind Matters | Mind & Brain

  Why Everyone Should Read Harry Potter

  Tales of the young wizard instill empathy, a study finds

  September 9, 2014 |Bret Stetka |

• Mind Matters | Mind & Brain

  Chimps Outplay Humans in Brain Games

  There are ways that chimpanzees are more intelligent than us

  September 2, 2014 |Madhuvanthi Kannan |

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  Environmental Enrichment May Help Treat Autism — and Help Us All

  Evidence for a surprisingly simple therapy

  August 26, 2014 |Michael Leon |

• Mind Matters | Mind & Brain

  The Advantages of Dyslexia

  With reading difficulties can come other cognitive strengths

  August 19, 2014 |Matthew H. Schneps |

• Mind Matters | Mind & Brain

  An Unusual Cure for Not Enough Sleep

  Sleep deprived people are told they got a good night’s sleep — and then perform as if they did

  August 12, 2014 |Piercarlo Valdesolo |

• Mind Matters | Mind & Brain

  What Do Great Musicians Have in Common? DNA

  New study shows it’s a myth that a lot of practice will necessarily bring greatness

  August 5, 2014 |Bret Stetka |

• Mind Matters | Mind & Brain

  Rats Experience Feelings of Regret

  New study reveals rat’s remorse — another way other animals are like humans

  July 29, 2014 |Fikri Birey |

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  How Acting Out in School Boosts Learning

  Insights from embodied cognition

  July 22, 2014 |Arthur Glenberg |

• Mind Matters | Mind & Brain

  Kids on Screen-Time Diet Lost Weight and Got Better Grades

  Over the long term, limiting screen time brings substantial benefits

  July 15, 2014 |Douglas Gentile |

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  How to be Happy by Giving to Others

  The secret of the helper’s high

  July 8, 2014 |Melanie Rudd and Jennifer Aaker |