Posts Tagged ‘Andrew-Newberg’
Transcript: Dr. Newberg Answers Your Questions About Meditation, Resilience and the Brain
The most brain-friendly book discussion continued today.
Read MoreUpdate: Invest in Brain Health to Drive Health, Innovation and Prosperity
Time for SharpBrains’ July 2012 eNewsletter, featuring in this occasion an in-depth article on why and how to Invest in Brain Health to Drive Innovation and Prosperity, by Veronika Litinski. Featured Perspectives: Invest in Brain Health to Drive Innovation and Prosperity, by Veronika Litinski Understanding, and Nurturing, Resilience, by Andrew Zolli How Do Words, such as Yes and No,…
Read MoreTranscript: Paul Nussbaum on Meditation, Neuropsychology and Thanksgiving
Below you can find the full transcript of our engaging Q&A session yesterday on holistic brain health with clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Paul Nussbaum, author of Save Your Brain. You can learn more about the full Brain Fitness Q&A Series Here. Perhaps one of the best exchanges was:
Read MoreBoost your Attention with Meditation
Brain training does not necessarily mean computerized games. For instance, mediation may be a great tool to train your brain. Different parts of the brain support different functions. One function, central to many of our actions, is “attention”. Attention can be defined as the ability to sustain concentration on a particular object, action, or thought. It…
Read MoreBrain Fitness Update: Best of 2008
Dear reader and member of SharpBrains’ community, We want to thank you for your attention and support in 2008, and wish you a Happy, Prosperous, Healthy and Positive 2009! Below you have the December edition of our monthly newsletter. Enjoy: Best of 2008 Announcing the SharpBrains Most Important Book of 2008: Neuroscientist Torkel Klingberg has written a very…
Read MoreMeditation on the Brain: a Conversation with Andrew Newberg
Dr. Andrew Newberg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology and Psychiatry and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. He has published a variety of neuroimaging studies related to aging and dementia. He has also researched the neurophysiological correlates of meditation, prayer, and how brain…
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