Cognition Content

Richard Huskey on Brain Flow

Soterios J Johnson — February 20, 2023 - 2:15pm

嘿嘿视频 assistant professor of communication and cognitive science Richard Huskey explains the flow state, which some describe as being "in the zone." Evidence suggests flow can ward off depression, prevent burnout and make us more resilient.

鈥楾he Backdrop鈥櫬燩odcast Features Scientist on the 鈥楩low鈥� State of Mind and How It Can Affect Well-Being

Soterios J Johnson — February 21, 2023 - 3:00pm

Whether it鈥檚 an athlete performing at their best or a musician taking it to another level, flow feels good and is good for our well-being. And the best part 鈥� pretty much anyone can at

Startup Cognivive Plans Games as Digital Therapies

Andy Fell — November 06, 2017 - 11:27am

A startup company founded by a University of California, Davis, neuroscientist is developing video games that act as 鈥渄igital medicine鈥� to treat children with cognitive impairments, as well as people with cognitive limitations resulting from brain injury or aging. The company, Cognivive, is built on research by co-founder Tony Simon, professor of psychiatry and behavioral science at 嘿嘿视频, and others showing that playing action video games can enhance players鈥� spatiotemporal cognitive abilities.

Expert on Mental Function in Aging Elected to National Academy of Medicine

Andy Fell — October 17, 2016 - 11:11am

John Morrison, professor of neurology at the University of California, Davis, and director of the California National Primate Research Center, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the world鈥檚 most prestigious scientific bodies.