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About Pam Zhang

Pam Zhang studied Creative Nonfiction Writing and Cognitive Science at Brown University (and a smattering of Egyptology too). All this has left her with an itch for unearthing all the weird and wonderful connections between our brains, our bodies, and our ideas of self. Now writing for Lumos Labs, she'd like to know what facets of neuroscience you want to read about!
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Stanford study: Lumosity can improve skills that affect everyday quality of life

A new peer-reviewed study from Stanford University shows that Lumosity training can improve the brain’s executive functions, which are a key driver of everyday quality of life. Spearheaded by Read More...

Video: the story of science behind Color Match

You know Color Match as a fun, challenging game. But did you also know that it's based on a neuropsychological task used in labs around the world? Watch the video to hear a Lumosity Game Designer talk Read More...

Video: the story behind Lumosity’s science with Mike Scanlon

Ever wondered how Lumosity turns cutting-edge neuroscience into fun, effective games? Our Chief Scientific Officer Mike Scanlon appeared on TechCrunch to discuss how we harness our team's brainpower Read More...

Chocolate may be an ingredient in long-term memory

Chocolate: the secret to long-term memory? A flavonoid found in cocoa beans could mean the difference between remembering and forgetting, according to a study published in the Journal of Read More...

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Meditation Could Change Alpha Rhythms in the Brain

Meditation might act as a "volume knob" for selective attention, leading to better control over pain and negative emotions. A recently published Brown University study on mindfulness based stress Read More...

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How Bilingualism Can Affect Your Brain

Speaking multiple languages may be an advantage in more ways than one: a new study suggests that bilinguals are speedier task-switchers than monolinguals. Task-switching and its real-world Read More...

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Diet Sodas: Changing Your Brain And Your Waistline

Diet sodas may not be helping you lose weight—in fact, these and other artificially sweetened foods may sabotage your diet by confusing and rewiring your brain’s reward centers. This study from Read More...

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Lumosity Pioneers a New Way to Rank Smartest Cities

Lumosity has located what we think may be the smartest cities in America—and we’ve done so by measuring the cognition of the people who live there. Traditional smartest cities rankings Read More...

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