Posts Tagged ‘brain-reserve’
Can brain training work? Yes, if it meets these 5 conditions
In a modern society we are confronted with a wide range of increasingly abstract and interconnected problems. Successfully dealing with such an environment requires a highly fit brain, capable of adapting to new situations and challenges throughout life. Consequently, we expect cross-training the brain to soon become as mainstream as cross-training the body is today,…
Read MoreInvest in Brain Health to Drive Innovation and Prosperity
In an increasingly knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy, human brains—not financial capital—are becoming the primary drivers of business success. Engaged, creative citizens and workers mean the difference between success and failure at the organizational and societal levels. Looking at the problem from the perspective of brain health, there are
Read MoreUpdate: Harness Neuroplasticity with Enthusiasm, Exercise & Personalized Medicine
Time for SharpBrains’ February 2012 eNewsletter, featuring in this occasion multiple and complementary perspectives on how to harness neuroplasticity: with enthusiasm, BOTH physical AND cognitive exercise, and (once tools become better standardized and widely available) brain-based personalized medicine. Featured Perspectives: To Harness Neuroplasticity, Start with Enthusiasm, by Dr. Helena Popovic Q&A with Dr. Yaakov Stern on Brain Reserve,…
Read MoreLifelong cognitive exercise may ward off Alzheimer’s protein beta amyloid
Very significant findings reported today. Keeping brain sharp may ward off Alzheimer’s protein (Reuters): “People who challenge their brains throughout their lifetimes — through reading, writing and playing games — are less likely to develop protein deposits in the brain linked with Alzheimer’s, researchers said on Monday.”
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 MoreScientia Pro Publica: Answers to 28 popular and not-so-popular questions
Welcome to the XL edition of Scientia Pro Publica (or, since we are trying to speak English, the 40th edition of “Science for the People”), the rotating blog carnival that showcases the finest science, medical and environment writing published in the blogosphere. Quick now — ask a question, any question, that comes to mind. Chances…
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