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Quite simply, cognition refers to thinking. There are the obvious applications of conscious reasoning-doing taxes, playing chess, deconstructing Macbeth -but thought takes many subtler forms, such as interpreting sensory input, guiding physical actions, and empathizing with others. The old metaphor for human cognition was the computer-a logical information-processing machine.

Obesity Rate in U.S. Higher Than Thought? Study: BMI + Hormone Test May Be More Accurate Measure of Obesity April 2, 2012 -- More than 1 in 3 Americans who are classified as slightly overweight based on their body mass index (BMI) scores may actually be obese, a new study suggests.

Study Also Shows Health Risks of Being Underweight May Have Been Overstated

Breast Cancer: Are Yearly Mammograms Worthwhile? Nov. 21, 2012 -- Women over age 40 are often urged to get yearly mammograms with the promise that early detection is their best hope for beating breast cancer. But a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests that mammograms may not save as many lives as doctors once thought.

To begin this process, it is helpful to think of these destructive thoughts as being like the parasites that keep you in bed when you're sick with the flu. Don't listen to these attacks when they tell you not to pursue your goals, to isolate yourself, or to forego an activity you enjoy.

I'm a terrible singer, but at this time last year, I signed up for singing lessons-mostly because as poorly as I sing, I really like doing it. Belting out pop songs and show tunes makes me happy, and I thought taking a few lessons might build a bit of confidence (not to mention help me with my pitch) and make it even more fun.

"Being creative isn't about having a state of mind that facilitates creativity," claims expert in applied creativity Bryan W. Mattimore, "it's about setting tight parameters that will paradoxically liberate creative expression." Now there's food for thought. Idea Stormers: How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs is the latest book by Bryan W.

The hottest link of the day today among experts in Social Business is a Harvard Business Review blog post titled Yes, Marketers, You Should Pay Your Influencers. I thought it warranted a quick response. Here at Little Bird we provide technology for ethical, and thus effective, influencer marketing and social business.

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