At NPSC we know that one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy is to learn new things. Unfortunately, with all of the information available to us, it can feel almost impossible to find the time to sift through the web to find the gems.
So, we’ve decided to do it for you! Every Friday, you can find five new articles or videos from the week that will stretch your mind, fuel your spirit, and feed your brain.
“Ready for a Linguistic Controversy? Say ‘Mhmm’” by Kumari Devarajan, npr.org
“Mhmm is a small word that’s often used unconsciously. But it can actually tell us a lot about language, bias and the transatlantic slave trade.”
“A Brief History of the One-Size-Fits-All Tube Sock” by Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, smithsonianmag.com
“Originally marketed as sportswear, the tube sock became a stylish accessory thanks to Farrah Fawcett and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.”
“In a Second, the Entire World Shape-Shifts” by Michelle Coomber, theatlantic.com
“After hiding her condition for 15 years, Roseman was diagnosed with Developmental Topographical Disorientation (DTD), a rare neurological disorder that renders people unable to form cognitive maps—the brain’s way of orienting a person in the environment.”
“Study: When a City’s Trashy Lots Are Cleaned Up, Mental Health Improves” by Mary Hui, washingtonpost.com
“Vacant city lots with overgrown weeds and trash are ugly, for sure, but research shows there is yet another reason to clean them up and make them green: It lifts residents’ moods and feelings of self-worth, according to a new study.”
“Singing With My Grandbaby” by Paula Span, nytimes.com
“Researchers say that singing is among the most meaningful activities we share with children.”
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