The brain may not be a muscle, but it still needs exercise

As we age, keeping our bodies active helps us stay healthier for longer and protects against chronic disease. We can also ...
Education Week

These Simple Writing Exercises Helped More Low-Income Students Pass Biology

At one time or another, most students feel antsy going into a big test. But how students interpret those sweaty palms and racing pulse can make or break their performance. A new study in the ...
PBS

Try these 3 writing exercises from Pulitzer Prize-winning ‘Less’

Our June pick for the PBS NewsHour-New York Times book club, “Now Read This” is Andrew Sean Greer’s novel “Less.” Become a member of the book club by joining our Facebook group, or by signing up to ...
NewsBytes

Timed writing: A quick way to improve your concentration

Timed writing exercises can be a powerful tool to improve concentration and mental clarity. By setting a specific time limit ...
Well+Good

Grip Strength Is a Good Indicator of Longevity—Here Are 9 Hand Exercises to Keep Yours Strong

Fingers cramped and exhausted from typing all day? Try these expert-approved hand exercises to help stretch and strengthen them. Phaleau Cunneen is a certified physical therapist and the director of ...
Arizona Daily Star

Class will demonstrate handwriting exercises

If you need a little nudge to get your New Year's resolutions in gear, certified graphologist Joan Belzer is presenting "Change Your Handwriting, Change Your Life" from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at ...
Japan Today

Japanese study finds that writing by hand increases brain activity more than electronic memos

Electronics can do pretty much anything for us nowadays, including organizing our schedules, taking notes, and even meeting a bunch of virtual crabs. But have you ever wondered if physically writing ...