Jay Dixit

Out of sight, out of mind

Reports on the tendency of a person's cognitive abilities to shut down when the eyes change focus from one point to another, called the saccade phenomenon. Effect on ability to handle spatial and visual tasks; Negative impact of cognitive hiccups; Ways of addressing the problem.

A ticklish situation

Focuses on an experiment conducted by University of California psychologist Christine Harris which support her view that tickling does not depend on social contact.

Bosses from hell

Reports on the proliferation of bad bosses in the workplace. Opinion of management guru Jim Miller in his book 'Best Boss, Worst Boss'; Eavesdropping on office gossip; Prevention of employees from calling 911 when an accident happens in the workplace; Imposition of time limits on employee visits to the bathroom.

An Eye On ADHD

Focuses on convergence insufficiency, an eye disorder, among children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Findings of a related study; Information on the disorder.

Decision '08: Reading Between the Lines

Scrutinizing the frontrunners. Word for word, the presidential candidates revealed.

Eat, Drink, Man, Woman

Living and eating right to reach age one hundred.

Five Shocking Stats About Men and Sex

Here are the real numbers in five areas of male sexual health.

Flip Your Body's Longevity Switch

How to nudge your life expectancy into the triple digits and stave off the reaper.

The Cost of Café Society

When the Protestant work ethic took hold, sleep was equated with sloth.

George Carlin's Finale

The iconoclastic comedian's look back on his life.