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Human Potential

Big decision ahead? The power of the unconscious mind

Our unconscious processing capacity is larger than our conscious one, providing an advantage in weighting of alternatives when trying to make a decision. Does overnight sleep also provide an advantage in decision-making as common sense suggests?

Maischa von Reth • 05-02-2019

Human Potential

Why you should plan your outfits the night before

In the light of two studies on different aspects of decision making, you might make better outfit decisions if you start the night before and give yourself time to consider their attributes.

Leanne Kuiper • 18-12-2018

Human Potential

Can sleeping make you smarter?

Before tests many people tend to reduce their amount of sleep in favor of study time. But is this method really supportive? What if we could perform even better when allowing ourselves to have some rest?

Beate Krauss • 05-12-2017

Pharma

Eat, modafinil, work, repeat: Can sleep be replaced?

Ever pulled an all-nighter to get the job done? Then you’ll know firsthand: lack of sleep leaves us cranky, forgetful and distracted. If you’re not a big fan of coffee, there now may be something else to reboot your system.

Rebecca Mourits • 26-07-2016

Human Potential · Stress and Emotion

Don't go to sleep!

Feeling down? Perhaps experiencing some winter blues? Sleep deprivation might be the answer. Neuroscientists at Tufts University have revealed an interesting mechanism behind this puzzling solution, by investigating the role of astrocytes.

Claudia Pama • 11-11-2013

Blogs

Big decision ahead? The power of the unconscious mind

Why you should plan your outfits the night before

Can sleeping make you smarter?

Eat, modafinil, work, repeat: Can sleep be replaced?

Don't go to sleep!