Health and learning are closely intertwined. As the saying goes, a healthy body means a healthy mind. But what does the empirical evidence have to say? In recent years, new research has come out on …
Health and Learning: What the Science Says Continue Reading »
Mental clarity is a crucial component of our daily lives. Our brains are constantly processing information and performing complex tasks, making it the most energy-intensive organ in our bodies. For lifelong learners, brain health can …
In the pursuit of eternal youth, people often focus on physical exercise and healthy eating. While these are certainly important aspects of a life well lived, there is another lesser-known activity that can have a …
The Fountain of Youth? 5 Benefits of Learning an Instrument Continue Reading »
When I was a kid, I really wanted to be a professional musician. I started playing drums in the school band when I was in 5th grade, and by the time I was 16, I was …
It’s been a while since my last post on sleep and learning. During that time, evidence suggesting the critical connection between sleep, learning, and memory has continued to accumulate. For a poor sleeper like me, it …
The ever tightening link between sleep, learning, and memory Continue Reading »
Wondering how to beef up your brain, not only to boost your learning power but also to protect against the risk of age-related brain diseases like Alzheimer’s? Read on for the latest news about the powerful …
Fish Really is Brain Food, Study Confirms Continue Reading »
The “why” of self-directed learning is survival—your own survival as an individual, and also the survival of the human race. Clearly, we are not talking here about something that would be nice or desirable….We are …
15 Ways of the Successful Self-Directed Learner Continue Reading »
For those of you who haven’t yet decided to follow Mission to Learn on Twitter (You know who you are.), here’s a round up of some exquisite links I’ve tweeted lately on the general topic …
