Experience Engineering

Mindfulness

Does Mindfulness Meditation Increase Heart Rate Variability?

David Rönnlid on September 30, 2024

Mindfulness meditation increases heart rate variability (HRV), reduces stress, and improves sleep quality, but the effects vary across HRV metrics.

Mindfulness meditation increases heart rate variability (HRV), reduces stress, and improves sleep quality, but the effects vary across HRV metrics.

Attention

Does Having Plants in the Office Improve Focus?

David Rönnlid on September 23, 2024

Doing mentally fatiguing office work may be easier if plants are in the office.

Doing mentally fatiguing office work may be easier if plants are in the office.

Creativity

Will Climbing the Stairs Give You a Creativity Boost?

David Rönnlid on September 21, 2024

Stairclimbing may not increase the quantity of ideas but it may enhance originality.

Stairclimbing may not increase the quantity of ideas but it may enhance originality.

Nootropics

How to Use Nootropics to Induce State-Dependent Learning

David Rönnlid on November 14, 2021

Context-dependent memory is a widely researched phenomenon in cognitive psychology. But how can one use this effectively to learn better? State-dependent learning is the answer.

Context-dependent memory is a widely researched phenomenon in cognitive psychology. But how can one use this effectively to learn better? State-dependent learning is the answer.

Education

Examples of How You Can Use State-Dependent Learning

David Rönnlid on November 11, 2021

Context-dependent memory is a widely researched phenomenon in cognitive psychology. But how can one use this effectively to learn better? State-dependent learning may be the answer.

Context-dependent memory is a widely researched phenomenon in cognitive psychology. But how can one use this effectively to learn better? State-dependent learning may be the answer.

Memory

Enhance Your Memory With State-Dependent Learning

David Rönnlid on November 5, 2021

Context-dependent memory is a widely researched phenomenon in cognitive psychology. But how can one use this effectively to learn better? State-dependent learning may be the answer.

Context-dependent memory is a widely researched phenomenon in cognitive psychology. But how can one use this effectively to learn better? State-dependent learning may be the answer.

Nootropics

5 Science-Backed Nootropics for Cognitive Processing

David Rönnlid on September 24, 2020

A total of 5,630 participants had their cognitive processing tested, and 19 nootropics were assessed. Based on this evidence, here are 5 of the best supplements for cognition.

A total of 5,630 participants had their cognitive processing tested, and 19 nootropics were assessed. Based on this evidence, here are 5 of the best supplements for cognition.

Nootropics

5 Science-Backed Nootropics for Learning Faster and Better

David Rönnlid on September 17, 2020

A total of 16 nootropics were assessed for safety and efficacy. Based on this evidence, these are the 5 best nootropics for learning.

A total of 16 nootropics were assessed for safety and efficacy. Based on this evidence, these are the 5 best nootropics for learning.

Nootropics

How to Tell If a Nootropic Is Effective for You

David Rönnlid on September 15, 2020

Systematic self-experiments can help you understand whether nootropics actually work for you.

Systematic self-experiments can help you understand whether nootropics actually work for you.

Nootropics

5 Science-Backed Nootropics for Improved Focus

David Rönnlid on September 11, 2020

Based on 527 placebo-controlled studies, here are 5 supplements for focus.

Based on 527 placebo-controlled studies, here are 5 supplements for focus.

Memory

5 Science-Backed Nootropics for Memory Enhancement

David Rönnlid on September 3, 2020

A total of 5,726 participants had their memory tested. Out of the 24 substances that were assessed for improving memory, these are the 5 most promising nootropics.

A total of 5,726 participants had their memory tested. Out of the 24 substances that were assessed for improving memory, these are the 5 most promising nootropics.

Nootropics

Are Anecdotes Useful for Understanding Nootropic Effects?

David Rönnlid on August 27, 2020

Nootropic anecdotes are abundant on the web, but how relevant are they for nootropic use decision-making? How does anecdotal evidence compare with placebo-controlled studies?

Nootropic anecdotes are abundant on the web, but how relevant are they for nootropic use decision-making? How does anecdotal evidence compare with placebo-controlled studies?

Nootropics

How Useful is Animal Research on Nootropics for You?

David Rönnlid on August 24, 2020

Animal studies are useful in some circumstances, but should you make any nootropic use decisions based on findings from an animal study?

Animal studies are useful in some circumstances, but should you make any nootropic use decisions based on findings from an animal study?

Nootropics

5 Science-Backed Nootropics for Social Interactions

David Rönnlid on August 20, 2020

Can nootropic supplements or drugs really improve your motivation to socialize or your social skills? Preliminary evidence suggests these ideas aren't as bizarre as they may sound.

Can nootropic supplements or drugs really improve your motivation to socialize or your social skills? Preliminary evidence suggests these ideas aren't as bizarre as they may sound.

Nootropics

5 Science-Backed Nootropics for Increased Energy Levels

David Rönnlid on August 13, 2020

A total of 5,318 participants had their energy levels tested, and 19 nootropics were assessed for their effects on energy. These are the five best nootropics for increased energy.

A total of 5,318 participants had their energy levels tested, and 19 nootropics were assessed for their effects on energy. These are the five best nootropics for increased energy.

Placebo

Blueberries Improve Cognitive Performance in Healthy Adults

David Rönnlid on August 9, 2020

A new placebo-controlled study finds blueberries effective for cognitive enhancement in healthy adults, but which aspects of cognitive functioning were improved?

A new placebo-controlled study finds blueberries effective for cognitive enhancement in healthy adults, but which aspects of cognitive functioning were improved?

Nootropics

5 Science-Backed Nootropics for Nervousness Reduction

David Rönnlid on August 6, 2020

A total of 2,420 participants had their nervousness tested, and 12 nootropics were assessed for reducing nervousness. Here are five evidence-supported nootropics for nervousness reduction.

A total of 2,420 participants had their nervousness tested, and 12 nootropics were assessed for reducing nervousness. Here are five evidence-supported nootropics for nervousness reduction.

Nootropics

Should You Combine Nootropics Into a "Stack?"

David Rönnlid on August 4, 2020

Is it safe and effective to use several cognitive enhancers at the same time?

Is it safe and effective to use several cognitive enhancers at the same time?

Sleep

4 Science-Backed Nootropics for Sleep

David Rönnlid on July 30, 2020

A total of 422 participants had their sleep tested before and after using a nootropic or placebo. The results are in. These are the four most science-backed nootropics for sleep.

A total of 422 participants had their sleep tested before and after using a nootropic or placebo. The results are in. These are the four most science-backed nootropics for sleep.

Stress

5 Science-Backed Nootropics for Stress Reduction

David Rönnlid on July 23, 2020

In total, 2,038 participants had their levels of stress tested, and 11 nootropics were assessed. Based on this body of evidence, here are five supplements for stress reduction.

In total, 2,038 participants had their levels of stress tested, and 11 nootropics were assessed. Based on this body of evidence, here are five supplements for stress reduction.