Month: February 2014

Why is it so easy to become addicted to video games?  Article written by Jack Flanagan.

http://theweek.com/article/index/255964/the-psychology-of-video-game-addiction

The semantic process: one reason why someone might recall an event that did not occur.  Article written by Rick Nauert, Ph.D.

http://psychcentral.com/news/2014/02/06/why-do-we-have-false-memories/65513.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

A study shows that meditation can cause people to experience time as passing more slowly.  Article written by Emily Nauman.

http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/Short_on_time_try_mindfulness?utm_source=GGSC+Newsletter+-+October+%232+2013&utm_campaign=GG+Newsletter+%232+-+Sept+2013+&utm_medium=email

A study of over 12,000 teenagers suggests that frequent media use, sedentary behavior and reduced sleep are associated with suicidal thoughts and symptoms of depression.  Article written by Honor Whiteman.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/272178.php

For insomniacs: the “gold standard” treatment, and a new smartphone app, SleepRate, that can function as a sleep lab in your own home.  Article written by Francine Russo.

http://healthland.time.com/2014/01/31/sleeps-best-kept-secret-a-treatment-for-insomnia-thats-not-a-pill/