Cognitive Behaviour

Sciences & Technology

Sports coaches make these seven kinds of decisions

Understanding the seven decision types sports coaches make – with their strengths and pitfalls – can help us all make better choices

Health & Medicine

The very real pain of not knowing

New research suggests we might choose to endure physical pain over the ‘pain of not knowing’ when it comes to finding out useless information faster

Health & Medicine

Do you think better when you’re moving?

Using advanced biomechanics, researchers found the results of a cognitive task to identify visual targets were significantly improved when performed while walking

Health & Medicine

The science of supporting others

In times of extreme change – like finding our ‘COVID normal’ – social support is essential. Here are six evidence-based tips for providing support

Health & Medicine

Training your brain in lockdown

The profound changes in our lifestyle due to COVID-19 social distancing may require us to take more deliberate actions to exercise our thinking skills. Here are some tips

Business & Economics

Why do we say things we later regret?

Experiments show that when we are stressed, exercising or otherwise aroused, we are more prone to say things we shouldn’t. So, to keep a secret, try to stay calm