Author: Kate Blackburn
Where am I this month?
This next I will be traveling to the NCA 103rd Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas. I am excited to see new research coming out…
Read MoreHow long does it take your brain to process a word?
How fast does it take a normal person to identify a word? Approximately 250 milliseconds. But what does it mean if it takes…
Read MoreWhat am I reading this week?
This week I found myself re-reading one of my most beloved books, On the Beach, by Nevil Shute. It is not my first time…
Read MoreNeighbors and Health
New bird research found that birds (specifically, Seychelles warblers) who were familiar with other birds nearby their territory were physically healthier and tended…
Read MoreWording of the question matters.
Researchers were curious to understand how simple changes in the way a question is worded may influence exercising behaviors. In this study, people…
Read MoreA favorite funny clip.
I used to watch “I love Lucy” re-runs as a kid. This might be my all time favorite episode. It makes me laugh…
Read MoreFacts about the NYT Crossword Puzzle
Growing up, there was always a crossword puzzle book lying around the house. My mom loved crossword puzzles. The harder the crossword puzzle…
Read MoreWhat does your walk reveal about your personality?
Are you a fast walker? A slow walker? What might it reveal about who you are as an individual? A recent meta-analysis examined…
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