Zone OutNew Study Shows Why Our Mind Goes ‘Blank’ Sometimes ...of slow waves could distinguish between sluggish and impulsive behaviors, and between mind wandering and mind blanking,” the study noted. People whose minds were “wandering” reportedly had more false alarms... By Saumya Kalia
babiesWhat Is Theory of Mind? ...imagination – that’s because she hasn’t developed Theory of Mind yet. What is Theory of Mind? Theory of Mind is the understanding that other people have thoughts, beliefs, points of... By Liesl Goecker
Wandering MindsWhat Causes Our Minds to Zone Out? ...or the mind’s drum,” reported LiveScience. This brings us to the next question — is it good or bad to let our minds wander? Turns out, it is both. Dr.... By Anubhuti Matta
Midnight MysteriesThe Human Mind Wasn’t Meant to Stay Awake Past Midnight ...that after midnight, an awake mind is more attentive to negative emotions than positive ones. They highlight that the mind may even find ideas of self-harm more appealing if it... By Amlan Sarkar
momsMind The Gap: Restarting A Career After Kids Every day, as passengers clamber in and out of London’s underground, a disembodied electronic voice utters “Mind the gap.” For most, it’s still a simple warning to be cautious. But... By Kamala Thiagarajan
Psychedelic In Pain OutLSD Microdosing Can Increase Pain Tolerance Without Causing Mind‑Altering Effects: Study ...trigger LSD’s mind-altering effects. Participants of the experiment received either a micro-dose of LSD- 5 µg, 10 µg or 20 µg – or a dose of placebo. Then, participants held... By Aditi Murti
On The Run“The Refugee Definition Was Not Designed With the Experiences of Women in Mind” ...political refugee in mind. Although the convention isn’t limited to those fleeing political persecution, women fleeing gender-based violence must overcome a number of hurdles to show they meet the definition’s... By Tamara Wood, The Conversation
babiesTravel with Kids — Without Losing Your Mind ...as well just throw it away if you can. Products like disposable formula bottles and nipples are too expensive for daily use, but for peace of mind both during travel... By The Swaddle Team
babiesWhat’s Going on in a Baby’s Mind? Practice. What new parent has stared at their speechless child in utter befuddlement? But now we have a peek into what’s going on inside that freshly baked mind: Practice. Enough practice... By Lila Sahija
healthMonday Mashup: The Mind Of A Genius Every week, we scour the web to bring you interesting bits and pieces from around the world. Enjoy! The Mind of a Genius This profile on mathematician and certified genius Terence... By The Swaddle Team
On LoopWhy You Can’t Shut Your Mind Off Even When You Know You Need to Sleep ...activity. Exercise has been proven to improve mood. It can also help center your thinking, as can mindfulness activities like yoga. Anecdotally, this is the only thing that has worked... By Liesl Goecker
babiesHow I Embraced Disruptive Parenting Without Losing My Mind ...had people who criticized my parenting style all of the time, then it would have been difficult to adopt the ‘disruption is a positive thing’ mindset. In such cases, I... By Varna Sri Raman
New Beauty SecretHow a ‘Mind‑Altering’ Parasite Makes People Seem More Sexually Appealing ...enemy at all — marking the realization of a symbiotic, inter-species relationship between us. The researchers appear to be keeping their minds open too. “It is possible that the apparently... By Devrupa Rakshit
Beyond Breaking StigmaTell Me More: Talking Mental Health Policy and Media Reportage With Dr. Soumitra Pathare ...people to equate an ‘unsound mind’ with mind-related issues. So the judiciary then started interpreting it as ‘unsound mind’ equals mental illness. Which doesn’t make sense because the term in... By Aditi Murti
Baby CrazyI Convinced My Partner To Have A Baby. Then I Turned 30 And Changed My Mind For as long as I can remember, I’ve been that insufferable, smug, annoyingly sure friend that no one wants around while making decisions that could either alter the course of... By Sonali Kokra
Juggling ActHow to Keep Breastfeeding After Going Back to Work (Without Losing Your Mind) As more organizations offer creches, nursing time, and flexible working hours for new moms, it’s getting easier to continue exclusive breastfeeding after going back to work. However, despite these facilities... By Vanshika Gupta Adukia
eating disordersInside the Mind of Someone Struggling with Bulimia Eating disorders can seem mystifying to people who have never struggled with them. But a new study using magnetic resonance imaging scans shows how the brains of people with bulimia... By Lila Sahija
dadsA Diet That Wards Off Dementia ...a half years while evaluating changes in their cognitive function. MIND is an acronym of Mediterranean and Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. The MIND diet breaks its recommendations into 10 brain-healthy... By Deepa Padmanaban
