Three Drills Your Brain Will Love
You are not condemned to being a bystander of your brain health, helplessly hoping to remain mentally agile into old age. Dr. Norman Doidge’s research shows that you can take action to maintain and even improve your cognitive ability. Here are three things he recommends toward that end, which you can start doing today.
WSJ Discusses ‘Germany’s Quiet Sundays’
What’s behind the hush?
Can You Guess Which Nation the UN Condemned for Women’s Rights Violations?
Hint: It’s not Yemen.
The Amazing Durability of the Russians
The ruble is collapsing. The people are hurting. Western analysts predict another sea change. What does history say?
Living on Triple-Crème Gourmet Government Cheese
Many Americans abuse welfare. That’s bad for taxpayers, but it’s even worse for the abusers.
Will World War II Finally End for Russia and Japan?
Several of Asia’s ongoing territorial disputes are relics of World War II, but in one part of the region, the war technically never came to an end.
Russia and China Dance Across Latin America
Will the bear and dragon soon dominate the region?
50th Anniversary of the Death of Winston Churchill: The Man Who Saved Western Civilization
The significance of his role in history cannot be overstated.
Why Did Pope Francis Push for a U.S.-Cuba Thaw?
The surprise restoration of relations between the United States and Cuba represents a major victory for the pope. Is it cause for celebration?
‘This Too Shall Pass’
What do you think would make you happier in the long term: winning the lottery—or permanently losing use of your legs in an accident? The answer may surprise you.
