This spring, Kimberly Koerth will not only earn her high school diploma, but an associate’s degree from Central Arizona College (CAC) as well, San Tan Valley Today reported. At the age of 15, Koerth may not have her driver’s license yet, but she is looking to hold a master’s degree by the time she turns […]
Social interaction may be linked to mental development
Whether people are having a group discussion in a classroom or over dinner, they have an opportunity to hear fresh opinions, see things from a different perspective and ultimately learn something new. Based on the results of a recent study from Trinity College Dublin, social interaction appears to play a role in the development of […]
Less white-matter may lead to trouble making decisions
When older adults have trouble completing what should be simple tasks, like deciding which products to pick up at the grocery store, one of their first thoughts may be to take an IQ test and see if there have been any changes to their cognitive abilities. While every brain is wired differently, problems regarding decision […]
Mental activities may slow memory decline in people’s final years
While it is impossible to predict when someone will die of natural causes, new research shows that the rate at which people's memory declines increases two and a half years before they pass away. However, activities that stimulate the brain may also keep the mind sharp in old age. Data that supports these claims appeared […]
Student to earn second college degree at 14 years of age
For some college students, it takes more than four years to complete one degree. California resident Moshe Kai Cavalin does not have this problem, as he is currently pursuing his second degree at the age of 14, ABC News reported. When he was just 11, Cavalin graduated from East Los Angeles Community College. This year, […]
Gifted students put on creative play about recycling
In the event that children display outstanding levels of aptitude or competence in at least one domain, they may be gifted, according to the National Association for Gifted Children. If children are found to be gifted, then parents may want to enroll them in special schools or programs that allow them to learn alongside peers […]
Several types of personalities are linked to innovation
Anybody who has hopes of becoming the next Steve Jobs may want to take a personality test and see if they have the same entrepreneurial spirit as the late Apple co-founder. Based on the results of their personality test, people can find out if they have any of the traits that the U.S. Small Business […]
The human brain is wired for reinvention
A 2010 report from the Congressional Research Service revealed that 11.51 percent of adults ages 55 and older had spent almost two years looking for work. While many older adults may feel as though they are too old to change careers, this is not necessarily the case, according to former CNN correspondent Mark Walton, who […]
February 2012
Gifted student to enter college early Inappropriate Facebook content may keep jobseekers from being hired Cognitive challenges might make older adults more open Getting a job search back on the right track What to ask oneself before a job interview Brain stimulation may help boost memory Playing with puzzles may help children better grasp STEM […]
January 2012
Poor interview skills may lead to a lack of results What interviewers like to see in a job candidate The right diet may keep the mind sharp Ways to make LinkedIn a more effective part of the job search