Posts Tagged ‘Cognitive-Training’
Sports teams find creative ways to cross-train the brain off-field
__ HOW TO TRAIN THE BRAIN: COGNITIVE TRAINING IN LACROSSE (US Lacrosse Magazine): “Bonnie Rosen has always been interested in finding a training method that extends beyond the lacrosse field. That pursuit has taken her beyond the restraints of physical training in its entirety. The Temple women’s lacrosse coach uses virtual reality technology
Read MoreBayer to support 11 digital health startups, 5 of which are developing behavioral/ cognitive/ mental health solutions
_______________ Bayer inks deals with eleven startups under G4A Digital Health Partnerships program (press release): “Bayer announced today that the company has signed collaboration agreements with eleven digital health startups. As part of the program, Bayer will support these startup companies aiming for longer-term collaborations to drive forward the development of specific digital solutions to…
Read MoreReport calls for wide classroom-based adoption of ten brain fitness programs designed to improve foundational executive functions
__________ National Nonprofit Releases Report Calling for Brain Fitness Interventions in All U.S. Schools (press release): “BrainFutures released a report today that makes a clear case for integrating proven brain fitness programs into all U.S. classrooms. Over a decade of research has shown that evidence-based programs can improve students’ executive function skills and prosocial behaviors,…
Read MoreCan trained older brains outperform untrained younger ones at demanding cognitive tasks? Quick answer: YES
__________ Online brain games can extend in-game ‘cognitive youth’ into old age (Science News): “A University of California, Irvine-led study has found that online brain game exercises can enable people in their 70s and even 80s to multitask cognitively as well as individuals 50 years their junior. This is an increasingly valuable skill, given today’s daily…
Read MoreTrend: Consumers spend significantly more on digital brain health and neurotechnology apps
_____ People spent $1.9 billion last year on apps to keep their brains sharp as they age — here’s what actually works (MarketWatch): “With an aging population worried about cognitive decline and dementia, such training programs have seen a burst in popularity in recent years. Consumers spent an estimated $1.9 billion on digital brain health…
Read MoreStudy finds training-induced neuroplasticity even in patients with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI)
_____ Cognitive training reduces depression, rebuilds injured brain structure & connectivity after traumatic brain injury (UT-Dallas release): “New research from the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas shows that certain cognitive training exercises can help reduce depression and improve brain health in individuals years after they have suffered a traumatic brain…
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