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Children are more creative than adults

By The PuzzLer December 16, 2016

Most people would agree that children are generally more creative than adults. Children draw more, ask more questions and come up with interesting ideas. There are two commonly held …

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Alternate Solutions

By The PuzzLer December 7, 2016

When we are confronted with a problem, we typically look for a solution by thinking about past problems that we have encountered. Because a certain solution worked last time, …

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Creativity : Imagination

By The PuzzLer December 1, 2016

A creative person must have a vivid imagination that is free to create without constraint. When you are imagining things, you do not need to be bound by …

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Circle Drawing Exercise

By The PuzzLer November 30, 2016

Get a piece of paper and draw a bunch of non-overlapping circles on it (20 will be a good number). Now set a timer for 2 minutes …

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Green Tea For The Brain

By The PuzzLer October 14, 2016

There are many recent studies that show that drinking green tea may have beneficial affects on the brain. Green tea contains a bioflavonoid called catechin, which is a powerful …

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Vitamin C for the Brain

By The PuzzLer September 24, 2016

Essential for the brain to produce neurotransmitters Vitamin C is an essential vitamin that the body needs to function properly. It is required for healthy skin, teeth and bones …

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A Picture is Worth a 1000 Words

By The PuzzLer September 8, 2016

The phrase ‘A picture is worth a thousand words’ Means that you can describe something by producing a picture just as well as by using a 1000 of words. …

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Read Something New to Stimulate your #Brain

By The PuzzLer August 9, 2016

The human #mind thrives on new experiences. Without these our brains get bored and lazy and generally underused. One way to introduce novelty into your life is to read …

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Improve Your Memory #TakeABreak

By The PuzzLer July 29, 2016

Taking regular breaks is crucial to studying. It gives your mind a chance to digest and organize the information that you have absorbed. Even a 10 minute break every …

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Jog When You Tackle Puzzles

By The PuzzLer July 25, 2016

#Exercise Can improve your #Memory Many scientific studies have shown that routine exercise and staying physically in shape can improve memory and slow down normal age related memory decline. …

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Smile and Laughing Therapy

By The PuzzLer July 22, 2016

A smile and Laugh a day keeps the stress away If you are having a hard time getting motivated to do something and you need a pick me up, …

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How the two halfs of our brain work – when not connected

By The PuzzLer July 20, 2016

The left and Right Side of our brains carry out different functions In split-brain patients, the corpus callosum, which connects the left and right hemispheres of the cerebral cortex, …

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What is Creativity ?

By The PuzzLer July 11, 2016

Do you understand Creativity ? Creativity is a mental activity that results in the development of innovative or insightful ideas that change a field of knowledge in a certain …

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Meaningfulness Effect on Memory

By The PuzzLer July 10, 2016

How well do you remember? #memory One aspect that affects your ability to remember something is how meaningful the information is to you. A doctor is more likely to …

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Positive Thinking

By The PuzzLer July 7, 2016

The Power of Positive Words on the Mind Often we hear about the merits of positive thinking, but does this really make any difference or is it just hype? …

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