Children who blink more, think more. Researchers found that spontaneous and rapid eye-blinking is a sign of higher performance on cognitive flexibility tasks in children aged 3-6. The association is linked to brain activation in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dIPFC), which controls executive functioning for planning and focus. Blinking is directly related to brain … Read more
While all dogs are good dogs, some are better behaved than others. Forbes Advisor decided to find the best and worst-behaved dog breeds to help educate prospective owners on their furry friends. To do so, they surveyed 5,000 dog owners made up of 200 owners for each of the 25 most popular dog breeds, according to … Read more
Take a chill pill — literally. A new study from the University of Pennsylvania found that taking an omega-3 supplement can reduce aggressive behavior. Omega-3 supplements typically come in the form of fish oil pills. The study, published in the journal Aggression and Violent Behavior, found that among the 3,918 participants, taking an omega-3 supplement … Read more
It pays to be a good parent at this restaurant. An unnamed eatery is awarding parents who know how to keep butts in seats, according to a viral post on Reddit. The threat, published in the sub-Reddit group r/mildlyinteresting, showed the cropped image of an ostensible restaurant receipt with an itemized discount line that reads … Read more