These days we hear of “neuro”-scientific findings everywhere. All kinds of industries depend on understanding revolving brain functions in an effort of expanding and making better sense of their own work. Neuromarketing, neuro-oncology, neuro-ophtalmology, neuroeconomics, neuropsychopharmacology — you name it!
Posts by Ju Eun Shin
3 Easy Exercises for Your Brain and Overall Health
When you exercise, you stimulate the release of brain chemicals such as endorphins, norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin, which produce feelings of joy and peace. Here are some simple “brain education” exercise tips to get you started, whatever your age. It’s never too early to take care of your body and brain.
Economic Versus Mental Health: A Perspective from South Korea
South Korea is a high-tech industrialized nation. Joining the “trillion-dollar club” of world economies in 2004, a far cry from a war-torn country dependent on foreign aid as it was when the Korean War ended in 1953. Currently, it boasts the 12th largest economy in the world and its influence is spreading.
The Happy School Campaign in South Korea
South Korea’s academic environment is extremely competitive, and many Korean people regard getting into a prestigious university as a prerequisite to success. This kind of atmosphere in society puts great pressure on young people, often resulting in extreme social problems like youth suicide.
SEX EDUCATION
A PRIMER FOR PARENTS & OTHERS
Do you feel comfortable discussing sexuality with your children? What and how are you teaching them? Actually, sexuality is not an easy subject to discuss openly, even though sex is…