Chocolate for the Mind

I have recently subscribed to and have been reading an RSS feed from Scientific American called “Mind & Brain.”  Usually, this feed publishes an average of two or three stories a day.  I enjoyed skimming the titles for interesting subjects and stories that captured my attention, such as an article on whether girls or boys were better at math.  At first, I tried reading every story, but I soon found that by reading just the excerpt, I could find the posts that really captured my attention.  The “Mind & Brain” feed has information on a variety of subjects, from the effects of drugs on the brain to studies on the way we perceive information.  I like the variety of topics discussed because I could pick out stories that seemed interesting to me.  Reading the feed was interesting because I got to learn more about the mind and how it functions.  This feed is informative and educational, but does not use too much technical jargon.  In other words, it was written for the average person to read.  I like that I can get information on a scientific subject without being a neurologist.  I will probably keep this feed because of all the interesting information I can gain by reading it.  By continuing to read “Mind & Brain,” I will be able to keep up with new developments in the science of how our brains work. 

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