Thomas Ramey Watson

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Consciousness Works Differently Than You Think, According To This New Theory

In a paper published Tuesday in the journal PLoS Biology, an international team of researchers suggests that there’s some lag time between when we actually see something and when we become aware of it. Data from previously published psychological and behavioral experiments supports this theory, the researchers determined. The two-stage model they devised suggests that …

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We May Have Been Wrong About Autism And Empathy

[N]ew research, published Tuesday in the journal Scientific Reports, suggests that while social deficiencies are one aspect of autism, this stereotype is nothing more than a myth. In fact, individuals with autism are far from indifferent to the suffering of others. “It’s a common but very unfortunate misunderstanding that individuals with autism do not care …

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5 Types Of Meditation That Don’t Require Sitting Still

Contrary to popular belief, meditation doesn’t always mean sitting in lotus pose with your eyes closed. In fact, most people are unaware that you can practice meditation virtually anywhere — sitting still is not a requirement. The true beauty of meditation lies in the fact that you can make your practice perfectly suited to your …

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“One should not pursue goals that are easily achieved.” – Albert Einstein

[T]raveling will certainly make you more worldly, force you to think in different ways and help you to embrace unique cultural practices. All of which will ultimately create more neurological connections in your brain, making you quicker to react, think through logic and work through problem solving more efficiently. ……………… You’re only as smart as …

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The Best Time Of Day To Exercise, Study, Eat, And Sleep

We evolved to have a biological clock to help our bodies adapt to Earth’s daily cycles and research suggests that nearly every organ in our bodies follows this hidden, biological timekeeping: Our hearts, livers and digestive tracts all have their own internal schedules to help us perform at our very best. It seems that we …

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