Posts Tagged ‘AAA’
Dr. Michael Merzenich: To harness Neuroplasticity for cognitive enhancement, we need to think “Fitness” more than “Games”
(Editor’s Note: In order to help readers familiarize themselves with the work and thinking of Dr. Michael Merzenich, one of the winners of the 2016 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience for groundbreaking work on neuroplasticity, we are condensing and republishing the comprehensive conversation that Dr. Merzenich and Alvaro Fernandez had in 2009, in preparation for the inaugural…
Read MoreThe Federal Trade Commission vs Lumosity: What does it mean for the brain training market?
___ Despite all the noise around brain training, we must be careful not to confuse commerce with science. It is important to remember that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which regulates marketing claims and communications in the United States, issues legal rulings against specific commercial behaviors.
Read MoreBrain Health in the Pervasive Neurotechnology Era
Brain Health in the Pervasive Neurotechnology Era from SharpBrains How to harness neuroplasticity and digital tools to enhance work and life?
Read MoreTop 30 Highlights from the 2013 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: The latest on Brain Research, Health and Innovation
Over 30 speakers and 170 registered participants discussed the latest on brain research, health and innovation at the fourth annual SharpBrains Virtual Summit, held in September 2013. Here are some of the fascinating highlights* that can help identify emerging opportunities and prepare for significant changes likely to occur in the next 3–5 years. What surprised/ impressed…
Read More10 Predictions on How Digital Platforms will Transform Brain Health in 2013
Just a quick note: we’ll host a webinar on January 30th to discuss key market predictions based on “The Digital Brain Health Market 2012–2020: Web-based, mobile and biometrics-based technology to assess, monitor and enhance cognition and brain functioning”, our new market report. Here are 10 predictions, many of which will likely be realized before the…
Read MorePeter Kissinger on Brain Retraining for U.S. Drivers
The President of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety will provide an update on Brain Retraining for U.S. Drivers, at the upcoming 2012 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (June 7–14th, 2012), discussing the progress of this initiative since 2009. J. Peter Kissinger is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a position he assumed…
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