Tag: decision-making
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Study Reveals the Surprising Age When the Brain is at Its Sharpest
New Insights into the Brain’s Peak: Midlife May Be the New Prime When we picture peak mental performance, many of us imagine youth at its height. However, a recent study published in Intelligence suggests the brain’s sharpest years may occur much later than commonly assumed. Led by Associate Professor Gilles E. Gignac of the University…
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Study reveals the surprising age when your brain is at its sharpest
Introduction: Rethinking the timeline of cognitive peak For decades, the common narrative has portrayed youth as the pinnacle of cognitive performance. But a recent study challenges that view, suggesting that our minds may be reaching their sharpest point later in life. Published in Intelligence and led by Associate Professor Gilles E. Gignac of the University…
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Redefining Peak Age: Exciting Prospects in Older Adulthood
Redefining Peak Age: Why Growing Older Can Spark Extraordinary Performance For years, popular wisdom has suggested that peak performance—whether in athletics, mathematics, or chess—occurs early in life and then gradually declines. A recent study by researchers including a colleague and myself, published in Intelligence, challenges this narrative. Our work shows that many aspects of overall…
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Redefining Peak Age: A Reason to Be Excited About Growing Older
Rethinking the traditional idea of a peak For years, the common narrative has suggested that intellectual power peaks in early adulthood and gradually wanes as time goes on. Yet a recent study by my colleague and me, published in Intelligence, offers a more optimistic and nuanced view: for many people, overall psychological functioning peaks between…
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Unraveling the brain mechanisms behind social hierarchies in mice
Understanding social hierarchies in mice From playground dynamics to corporate hierarchies, social ranking influences access to resources, mating opportunities, and territory. Researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) are shedding light on the brain mechanisms that underlie these dynamics in male mice. Their work points to specific neural circuits that govern how…
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What is heart rate variability and how it guides smarter leadership decisions
What is heart rate variability? Heart rate variability HRV measures the time gaps between successive heartbeats. The pace of these gaps changes with breathing, stress, sleep, and recovery. A higher HRV generally signals a balanced autonomic nervous system and readiness to respond, while a lower HRV can indicate fatigue or mounting stress. HRV is influenced…
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Heart Rate Variability: Smarter Leadership Decisions
Leading with science, not just gut feeling Last week, in Ortigas, a CEO broke down not from a market crash but from sheer exhaustion. The moment wasn’t a failure of leadership; it was a reminder that even top performers operate on a rhythm of stress and recovery. Heart rate variability (HRV) offers a simple, science-backed…
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Heart Rate Variability: How HRV Guides Smarter Leadership Decisions
What is heart rate variability (HRV)? Heart rate variability (HRV) is the fluctuation in the time intervals between consecutive heartbeats. Rather than a single steady beat, a healthy autonomic nervous system produces tiny, natural variations. These variations reflect the balance between the sympathetic (activation) and parasympathetic (rest and recovery) branches of your nervous system. In…
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Intelligent Planning for Safe and Economical Construction Sites
Introduction to Intelligent Planning in Construction The construction industry is undergoing rapid modernization, with preferences shifting towards prefabricated construction methods. These methods not only enhance efficiency but also play a vital role in reducing construction waste, improving quality control, and saving time and costs. In this evolving landscape, intelligent planning becomes crucial for ensuring that…
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Libra Horoscope for September 12, 2025
Introduction to Libra Horoscope for September 12, 2025 On September 12, 2025, individuals under the Libra sign are advised to approach the day with a calm and balanced mindset. The planetary alignment encourages clarity in decision-making and enhances communication, making it an ideal time to reflect on choices carefully. Finding Balance and Calmness As a…