Does Mental Math Actually Keep Your Brain Sharp?
What the research says about mental arithmetic and cognitive fitness, why most people stop doing it after school, and how to get it back into your day.
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Think before you scroll.
Notes on mental fitness, attention and phone habits: what the research says, and how to build a daily thinking habit that lasts.
Brain Training Apps vs. Puzzles — What Actually Transfers?
Why most brain training results don't carry into real life, what the "transfer" debate really found, and how to get genuine benefit from daily problem solving.
How to Build a Daily Brain Exercise Habit Without Finding Extra Time
Most mental fitness routines fail for the same reason most workout plans do. Here's how to attach cognitive exercise to something you already do all day.
What Opening Your Phone 100 Times a Day Does to Your Attention
Phone pickups are reflexes, not decisions. Here's what that costs your focus, why blocking apps rarely works, and a different way to use those moments.
Which Apps Should You Guard First? A Practical Guide
Not every app deserves a gate. How to pick the two or three apps that will give you the most daily reps, and which ones to leave alone.