Dr. Julie Hook
@jnhook
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Neuropsychologist turned product strategist. I build tools that measure the mind and write about how we think, work, and perform in a high-load digital world.
Joined March 2012
Ever feel tired without being overwhelmed? Restless even when nothing’s wrong? That’s Standby Mode: a cognitive state of constant readiness. https://t.co/G0QRD3LZ31
#CognitiveLoad #Burnout #Psychology #ModernWork
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Why modern life keeps the mind quietly on call
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Modern life isn’t just busy. It’s cognitively expensive. Uncertainty, constant decisions, and digital systems tax the brain in ways we rarely name. I’m curating essays that explore that cost. 👇 https://t.co/ZgYDUGGNEU
#Neuroscience #Cognition #Overload
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Being “high-functioning” often comes with a hidden cognitive price. It’s not about capability; it’s about the constant mental work no one sees. Why performance comes at a cost: https://t.co/1p0fdgo2qh
#CognitiveLoad #MentalHealth #Neuropsychology #Burnout #ProductivityScience
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There is a specific kind of exhaustion that high-functioning people rarely talk about. It is the fatigue that shows up even when nothing…
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Overthinking feels exhausting because it is. Your brain burns real energy managing uncertainty and mental “replays” long before you act. Here’s why you’re tired before you even start. https://t.co/YKDIjCJOBS
#Neuroscience #CognitiveScience #MentalHealth #BrainHealth
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How rumination hijacks your brain’s executive network, and what neuropsychology tells us about regaining mental energy.
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MIT’s new Iceberg Index shows we’re only seeing the tip of AI’s impact. The real exposure? Cognitive middle-skill work we never talk about. Full article here: https://t.co/4JfgSOYjuO
#AI #FutureOfWork #CognitiveScience #AIImpact
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Why the most vulnerable labor isn’t what you think — and what it means for human cognition.
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Uncertainty drains more mental energy than difficulty. A vague two-line email can exhaust you faster than a 50-page report. Here’s the neuroscience behind it. https://t.co/Q6I98nG2Pu
#Neuroscience #Productivity #Burnout
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Hard tasks don’t drain you. Vague ones do.
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High achievers don’t burn out loudly. They fade quietly. Here are the 7 early signs most people miss 👇 https://t.co/3siBtMnwWP
#Burnout #MentalHealth #HighAchievers
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Most people picture burnout as dramatic. A breakdown. A blow-up. A moment where everything finally collapses. The kind of burnout I see…
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Forget the prompt theatrics. AI isn’t moved by emotion, only clarity and structure. How to actually get better outputs 👇 https://t.co/uO7G9Jd8FH
#AI #LLM #PromptEngineering
#AI #MachineLearning #PromptEngineering #LLM #AIEthics #TechWriting #Productivity
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A neuropsychologist’s guide to getting better outputs without the gimmicks
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AI buzz vs. real impact. 88% of companies say they use AI but only 39% see real financial returns. Read how high-performers break the mold and truly scale smart AI → https://t.co/Pm3CDA83vX
#AI #AIFailure #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #TechStrategy
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The Brain Is Still the Best Model We Have
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I really enjoyed taking with the group from CogNation hard to believe it was two years ago already!
In this episode we talk with Dr. Julie Hook @jnhook about her work as Product Manager for the NIH Toolbox, a comprehensive cognitive, sensory and motor testing system developed by the National Institutes of Health @NationCog
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📆 Save the date! The NIH Toolbox® Assessments Conference will be held April 8-9, 2024. Join us to gain an introduction to our latest in assessments, outcomes research & advanced measurement tools on the horizon. Mark your calendars! Registration and details are forthcoming @NIH
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Excited to participate in this event!
COMING SOON! Introducing the #NIH Toolbox® V3 iPad app. Register for our free Virtual Conference on March 24 to learn how the latest V3 #assessment suite can address your needs. Register Today ➡️ https://t.co/fT4OQHpebU
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I”m intrigued by long term sustainability of this choice. This couple is in their 50s. I’d like to see a follow up in 10 years. Im guessing they are back on dry land. Do you agree?
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"We love to travel, and we were searching for a way to continuously travel in our retirement that made financial sense," Angelyn Burk said.
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I’ll be adding more blueberries to my morning yogurt ;-) #wellbeing
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Research from the University of Cincinnati shows daily blueberry supplementation for certain middle-aged populations may lower the chances of developing late-life dementia.
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Great working on a product with such a positive impact.
If you are: ➡️ Developing a new #research protocol for a #pediatric study ➡️ Assessing an older adult for possible #dementia ➡️ Gauging the language skills of individual with intellectual #disability The NIH Toolbox® can address these needs, and more! https://t.co/kYe4in1l7v
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Brain mapping offers exciting possibilities for future neurological treatments.
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Scientists were able to predict reproductive behaviors of one animal using an algorithm based on the neural connections in its brain.
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Thanks to everyone who attended our workshop today! Great speaking with you.#ACRM2021
Join the NIH Toolbox® team for an instructional course "NIH Toolbox: Innovative Assessments for Rehab” during the ACRM Annual Virtual Conference on September 26. Register now ➡️ https://t.co/66QhvcXNV3
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Interested in using the NIH Toolbox® for all your #assessment needs? Getting started is easy - it just takes three easy steps! Learn more: https://t.co/MUUqYuukmY Contact us: ✉️Help@NIHToolbox.org
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