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Surprise! Memory peaks at this time You might want to get that important meeting over with early, but scientists say it’s better to wait until later in the day, when your mind is at peak performance for remembering details. Researchers from the University of Tokyo tracked a gene in mice called BMAL1 that seems to influence recall at different times of day, according to a study in Nature. They report recall is at its best when BMAL1 levels are normally highest—in late afternoon. Easy tweak for instant motivation Struggling to feel motivated for a workout? Pop on headphones. An Australian study in Psychological Bulletin found that subjects who exercised with upbeat music felt more positive and were able to lift more weight and do more reps without feeling tired. Study author Costas Karageorghis,…

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First for Women (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 17, 2020

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