FOR SHORT-TERM MEMORY
Drink This!: COFFEE
Fresh-brewed joe is the ultimate brain fuel. Caffeine has been shown to retard the aging process and enhance short-term memory performance. In one study, British researchers found that just one cup of coffee helps improve attention and problem-solving skills.
Not That!: ENERGY DRINKS/TOO MUCH COFFEE
Ever heard of the concept “too much of [...]
1. Howard Cosell
“I am a journalist,” Cosell proclaimed, differentiating himself from his courtly peers. And so, this attorney-turned-sports-broadcaster proceeded to harangue, decry and pontificate, all in the interest of “telling it like it is.”
Cosell held court for 14 provocative years on “Monday Night Football,” giving the series the buzz it needed in prime time. And [...]
1. Billy Packer: The man who annually managed to turn the most exciting three weeks in sports, the NCAA tournament, into a visit to your cranky grandfather’s house. Griped and moaned about everything from women in sports to mid-major invitations (this, just before George Mason reached the Final Four). All credit goes to coaches; all [...]
Winner of the National Book Award and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Jin is known for spare and elegant stories about Chinese culture. His latest novel, “ A Free Life, “ is an epic tale of immigrants in America. His picks:
My Five Most Important Books
1. “Anna Karenina“ by Leo Tolstoy. It helped me structure [...]