How to Study / Screens & Brains / Blood Pressure 101

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Three tips on how to study effectively – Explore how the brain learns and stores information, and find out how to apply this for more effective study techniques. @biljanalabovic @LauraAngelucc10 @TED_Ed @TheCharacterLab

What does reading on screens do to our brains? We’re reading more than ever before – but much of it is on screens rather than physical books. Is it changing the way our brains work? @DanielNRoberts @OpenUniv @bbcideas

How blood pressure works – Everyone should know this. It only lasts 4:31 and should work for upper elementary on up. @WilfredManzano @TED_Ed

Social Media/Artificial Intelligence

How to turn on the iPhone’s new thief-blocking security feature — before hackers ruin your life – As phone thefts become more sophisticated and increasingly common, Apple has released a new iPhone update that gives users a fighting chance to protect their devices. @AMitchReporting @nypsot

Learning

The World’s Most Corrupt Countries And Territories, Mapped – Note that the US is ok, but not as good as Scandinavia. @darcymiajimenez @digg

Leadership/Parenting

Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders. Those who consumed energy drinks — which are intended to boost energy through the use of caffeine or other stimulants — were shown to have a higher risk of mental health issues, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. @MelissaRudy @FoxNews @nypost