Posts Tagged ‘cognition’
Executive Functions and Dysfunction in Brain Health and Brain Disorders: Dates announced for Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg’s Symposium in Costa Rica
We are pleased to announce a fantastic 5‑day professional development opportunity featuring our Advisor and renowned author and neuropsychologist Elkhonon Goldberg, Ph.D., ABPP., and titled “Executive Functions and Dysfunction in Brain Health and Brain Disorders. Frontal Lobes, Distributed Networks, and the Whole Brain.” The information presented will aid practitioners and researchers alike in advancing their knowledge…
Read MoreSystematic review finds more clinical harm than benefits in Alzheimer’s “treatments” lecanemab, aducanumab, and donanemab
Study questions benefit of new Alzheimer’s drug (UGA Today): Last summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration fully approved the first drug shown to slow the progress of Alzheimer’s. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests that patients and caregivers may not experience any benefit from the drug in their daily lives. The drug, Leqembi,…
Read MoreLifestyle matters: What we can do in 2024 to optimize cognition and life, delaying cognitive problems even dementia
Walk 10,000 steps a day, cut back alcohol, get better sleep at night, stay socially active — we’re told that changes like these can prevent up to 40 per cent of dementia cases worldwide. Given that dementia is still one of the most feared diseases, why aren’t we pushing our doctors and governments to support…
Read MoreStudy finds positive self-reported aspects of the ADHD experience among young women, especially related to hyperactivity and hyperfocus
As is true for children and adolescents, many adults experience substantial challenges related to having ADHD. These challenges often include relationship problems, educational and work challenges, difficulty adhering to long-term plans and goals, and time and money management difficulties. Given these well-documented difficulties, it is not surprising that ADHD treatment with adults has largely adopted…
Read MoreOn neuroplasticity, cognition, aging, medication, Alzheimer’s, board games, brain teasers, and more
Welcome to a new edition of SharpBrains e‑newsletter, featuring fascinating research findings on neuroplasticity, cognition, aging, medication, Alzheimer’s, board games, and more, plus some brain teasers to get you in great shape for Halloween. #1. Study: Playing board games like Chess, Mahjong, Go, helps slow cognitive decline as we age (but with clear differences in…
Read MoreStudy: Playing board games like Chess, Mahjong, Go, helps slow cognitive decline as we age (but with clear differences in neurobiology and improved function)
Playing Board Games May Slow Cognitive Decline, Improve QoL (Medscape): Playing chess or other board games slows cognitive decline and improves quality of life in older patients, results of a new systematic review suggest. … After searching the published literature, Pozzi and his colleagues selected 15 studies for the review. The studies assessed the impact…
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