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But first, coffee.

Pharma · Human Potential

But first, coffee.

Although findings on the cognitive enhancing properties of caffeine are mixed, under certain conditions consuming caffeine may be beneficial on the short- and long-term. I here provide you with 3 good reasons to drink coffee from a cognitive perspective.

Pauline van der Wel • 11-07-2016

Negative impact of social media and our continued reliance on it

Social · Stress and Emotion

Negative impact of social media and our continued reliance on it

How social media negatively impacts our mental health and why people continue to use it...

Natalie See Tong • 28-06-2016

Cognitive Enhancement: Toward the integration of theory and practice

Pharma · Human Potential · Social

Cognitive Enhancement: Toward the integration of theory and practice

In this video, Laura Steenbergen explains why cognitive enhancement is important, and what the findings of her PhD research contribute to this field.

Laura Steenbergen • 15-06-2016

What do we want our robot companions to look like?

Social

What do we want our robot companions to look like?

Robots are becoming more integrated in our lives therefore, how they look is of great importance. Why do certain robots make us feel so uneasy?

Sterre van Putten • 14-06-2016

Truly a (Wo)man’s Best Friend – Emotion Recognition in Animals

Social · Stress and Emotion

Truly a (Wo)man’s Best Friend – Emotion Recognition in Animals

It is no secret that pet owners are convinced that their pets recognise and act on their owners’ emotions. Often we're right... but not always.

Leone Verweij • 31-05-2016

It's about chocolate.

Pharma · Stress and Emotion

It's about chocolate.

Celebration, mindfulness and small pieces – the secret to a happy life with chocolate.

Annelies van Ingen • 17-05-2016

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