Growing your brain: A how-to guide

Growing your brain: A how-to guide

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New neurological research on how to increase the cognitive capacity of brains is intriguing and provocative. It suggests that we can intentionally increase our neurological skills, allowing us to do things like problem solve in more profound and creative way.

But, researchers also say, there’s no quick fixes when it comes to a brain boost.  

I explain below:

Al Gini is a professor of business ethics and chair of the department of management at Loyola University Chicago. He is also the co-founder and associate editor of Business Ethics Quarterly, and the author of several books, including My Job, My Self and Seeking the Truth of Things: Confessions of a (catholic) Philosopher.