NPR (Greg Rosalsky) - The sneaky economics of healthwashing
Why food companies love labels like "organic" and "high protein," why our brains are misled by them — and how to avoid paying extra for marketing.
NYTIMES (Maia Szalavitz) - Social Media Hacked Our Attention. A.I. Scares Me More.
A.I. plays on our heartstrings, manipulating the systems in our brains that bond us to other people.
NYTIMES (Dana G. Smith) - Are Omega-3 Supplements Actually Good for Your Brain?
Researchers have been surprised by the study findings.
NPR (Jon Hamilton) - Is a transparent fish the future of brain science? This center is betting on it
One of the world's leading brain research centers is shifting away from fruit flies and toward a tiny, transparent fish. The goal: to understand how brains control the behavior of an animal or human.
Danionella fish, allow scientists to track processes in its brain and body. Researchers at a major brain science center hope that studying Danionella fish will reveal new information about the brain-behavior connection.'/Open
NPR (Ari Daniel) - Bumblebees have tiny brains but they can solve problems like chimps and elephants
New research suggests the fuzzy insects may be capable of spontaneously solving problems the way animals with much larger brains do.
NPR (Marielle Segarra) - Can't keep a habit? This comic shares a proven formula to make it stick
In this illustrated guide, behavioral scientist BJ Fogg breaks down his Tiny Habits framework to help you rethink your approach to starting (or restarting) a habit.
NPR (Michaeleen Doucleff) - The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids — and adults — to screens
Taken together, these four features can create a trancelike state that can keep us stuck on social media apps or video games for hours. Children are particularly vulnerable.
BITCHUTE (PragerU) - The Brain Science of Honesty: Why Avoidance Keeps You Stuck | American Recovery
Dr. Suzette Glasner explains why people who can’t take an open, honest look inward often struggle to find real fulfillment—and how chronic stress in addiction disrupts the brain’s ability to make rational decisions. Then she shares the hopeful part: in recovery, brain imaging shows those systems can change and become more functional again. Watch the full episode here https://l.prageru.com/4drVBCl Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Donate to PragerU: https://l.prageru.com/4jiAT85 Follow Aaron Prager: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theaaronprager/) X (https://x.com/theaaronprager/) Follow Dr. Suzette: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drglasner) Youtube …
NYTIMES (Dana G. Smith) - Super-Agers’ Brains Have a Special Ability, New Study Suggests
The findings may help explain why this group has such exceptional memory.