Posts Tagged ‘brain-aging’
Top 10 moments from the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit/ Slidedecks & Recordings are Available
_____ Whew. What a rich and diverse 3‑day conversation on the future of brain health and brain enhancement among 50+ Speakers and 200+ participants in 24 countries. From the dozens of fascinating insights and moments, here are some our favorites: (Note: slidedecks are now freely available; session recordings require registration and login credentials) 1. That masterful 40-minute…
Read More10 favorite moments from the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit/ Recordings are Available
Whew. What a rich and cutting-edge 3‑day conversation last week on the future of brain health and brain enhancement. We enjoyed dozens of fascinating insights and moments — here’s a sample of our favorites: 1. That masterful 40-minute overview by Dr. Tom Insel on the past, present and future of mental health 2. Discussing with Akili’s…
Read MoreStudy: SOME brain training may work to promote healthy brain aging
— Keep reading article Study Debunks 4 Common Myths about Brain Training and Lifelong Cognitive Enhancement, over at The Creativity Post.
Read MoreStudy debunks 4 common myths about brain training and lifelong cognitive enhancement
— If the media is your main source of information about brain training and cognitive enhancement, you will probably believe the following: 1) All brain training is the same… 2) …and it simply doesn’t work. 3) Commercial brain training programs, especially, don’t work. 4) How could they work? Genetics is destiny, aging is a predetermined process…so by age 60…
Read MoreUpdate: New tools, research and insights to reinvent Brain Health and Mental Health in the Digital Age
———- Time for a new edition of SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter, exploring a range of technologies, scientific findings and insights for brain health and mental health to better respond to the opportunities and challenges ahead. Happy reading, and Happy Thanksgiving! New tools: Brain Health in the Digital Age (opens 24-slide presentation) Harnessing brain scans to personalize autism-related behavioral interventions UNICEF…
Read MoreThe Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CC-ABHI) launches funding program to spark R&D and commercialization initiatives
———- Up to $500,000 Available Through Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation’s Spark Program to Fund New Innovations (Baycrest press release): The Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CC-ABHI) announced today the launch of its Spark Program, an initiative designed to provide point-of-care workers in the healthcare delivery or service industry in…
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