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New and noteworthy books – Autumn 2023
This is the third installment of Mindwise's "new and noteworthy books" feature: an overview of interesting new psychology books and resources that have become available recently in our library collection.
Read More ›Brain fog at work: A message to all the breakfast-skippers
In this post, Isabel explains why skipping breakfast could negatively affect performance, health, and well-being. Restricted food intake seems to worsen cognitive functions and decrease job performance. Further, it can affect mood and several aspects of overall well-being. Skipping breakfast regularly seems to be even worse and can result in nutrient deficiencies or elevated risk of diabetes type 2. Nevertheless, the evidence is not conclusive and according to the literature, intermittent fasting can be beneficial for some individuals.
Read More ›Meditation as a way to navigate the dancing torches of thought?
Meditation is popular, but what exactly are we talking about and how does it work? In this article, student Nidarshana Ganesan addresses the 'trendy' practice of meditation, and puts forward its benefits as supported by neuropsychology.
Read More ›Why it is important to ask for visual complaints in people with multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease
People with multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease may experience visual complaints. Although these complaints do not always come forward during an assessment of visual functions, they are extremely bothersome in daily life. How can we ensure that these complaints are recognized and acknowledged in clinical practice?
Read More ›Thinking without thoughts: The new and commonly misunderstood phenomenon that is unsymbolic thinking
Unsymbolized thinking is alike any other type of specific and controlled thinking, except that it occurs without any words, images, or symbols. Read more about it here.
Read More ›The spice of negotiation: Adding flavor to your parley
Negotiations are everywhere, really. But negotiating successfully is not easy, especially if you have only little power over the process or its outcome. But does this mean you're doomed to end up the loser? Perhaps not, as Giorgos Michelakis explores in this post.
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Brain fog at work: A message to all the breakfast-skippers
In this post, Isabel explains why skipping breakfast could negatively affect performance, health, and well-being. Restricted food intake seems to worsen cognitive functions and decrease job performance. Further, it can affect mood and several aspects of overall well-being. Skipping breakfast regularly seems to be even worse and can result in nutrient deficiencies or elevated risk of diabetes type 2. Nevertheless, the evidence is not conclusive and according to the literature, intermittent fasting can be beneficial for some individuals.
Read More ›Meditation as a way to navigate the dancing torches of thought?
Meditation is popular, but what exactly are we talking about and how does it work? In this article, student Nidarshana Ganesan addresses the 'trendy' practice of meditation, and puts forward its benefits as supported by neuropsychology.
Read More ›The spice of negotiation: Adding flavor to your parley
Negotiations are everywhere, really. But negotiating successfully is not easy, especially if you have only little power over the process or its outcome. But does this mean you're doomed to end up the loser? Perhaps not, as Giorgos Michelakis explores in this post.
Read More ›Is love truly more blind than ever? The science behind post-COVID romance
Is love truly more blind than ever? With the rapid rise in the popularity of dating apps during the pandemic, it has become difficult to create (intimate) connections. This blog post talks about the possible downsides and positive aspects of virtual dating and invites the readers to reflect upon their own dating experiences.
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