"Simply stated, the profound improvements that we found after just four days of meditation training -- are really surprising," Zeidan said in a statement. "It goes to show that the mind is, in fact, easily changeable and highly influenced, especially by meditation."
" If you want music to sharpen your senses, boost your ability to focus and perhaps even improve your memory, the latest word from science is you’ll need more than hype and a loaded iPod. You got to get in there and play. Or sing, bang or pluck."
"New research from the University of California, Berkeley, shows that an hour's nap can dramatically boost and restore your brain power. Indeed, the findings suggest that a biphasic sleep schedule not only refreshes the mind, but can make you smarter."