Prepping your taxes? Feeling sad? Wait, that’s a GOOD thing! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Adam Anderson, from the University of Toronto, wondered how mood affects concentration. To make two dozen university students happy, he played them a quote, “jazzed-up version of Bach’s Brandenberg
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Yawn! I’m tired, and also… sad? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Ever had a poor night’s sleep? You probably felt sluggish and struggled to get through the day. You’re not alone – more than thirty percent of adults are sleep deprived! Cara Palmer and
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Would you take a cold plunge into a… better mood? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Imagine cold water on your skin… not for a second, but for FIVE minutes! How do you think you would feel after that? Ala Yankouskaya from Bournemouth University and
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Eat better to feel better? Now that’s un-BELLY-lievable! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science saying… Ever felt upset after a stomach ache? There might be more of a connection than you think. Enter Shanlin Ke and a team from Harvard with a
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May your morning coffee give you the strength… To make it to mid-day coffee! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. In the morning, caffeine’s our best friend! Just a whiff brings joy to coffee lovers. Could it even go so far as to help with
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Hey, adults of a certain age. Do you like to color? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science saying, coloring books! They’re not just for kids anymore. Adults claim they help reduce stress and improve well-being. But how effective are they compared to traditional art therapy?
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