Links

Frequent video gaming is associated with the ability to control one’s dreams, improved spatial awareness, and (for male gamers) protection against nightmares.  Article written by Katie Drummond.

http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/21/5330636/video-games-effect-on-dreams

Caffeine’s effects on focused thinking may be offset by reductions in creative thought.  Article written by Maria Konnikova.

http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/elements/2013/06/how-caffeine-short-circuits-creativity.html

The current state of scientific research regarding mindfulness meditation.  Article written by Dan Hurley.

Debunking doubts about the benefits of mindfulness.  Article written by Judson Brewer, MD, PhD.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-judson-brewer/mindfulness-practice_b_4602714.html?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000070

Cognitive biases inform how we process narrow losses, deciding plays, and Monday morning quarterbacking.  Article written by Amy Summerville.

http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/mind-guest-blog/2014/01/31/superbowl-psychology-4-ways-youand-your-friendswill-react-to-the-big-game/