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Corporate Wellness Programs start to include Brain Health
Brain-fitness games join workplace, as well as senior center, arsenals (MarketWatch) — “Consumers and retirement homes have made brain-fitness games and exercises a commercial hit, but now some insurers and employers are incorporating them into wellness programs that promote health not just for the body but also for the mind.” — “Improving brain health can result…
Read MoreCognitive Health and Development: April Round-Up
Round-up of April articles and news on neuroscience, brain development and cognitive health: Games for Health Conferences to host new Cognitive Health Track: For the first time, a new Cognitive Health track ‑Powered by SharpBrains- will cover eleven brain fitness and cognitive health topics during the 5th Annual Games for Health Conference. The current price…
Read MoreBrain/ Cognitive Enhancement with drugs… and cereal?
Several recent articles and news: Brain Gain: the underground world of “neuroenhancing” drugs (The New Yorker) — “Alex remains enthusiastic about Adderall, but he also has a slightly jaundiced critique of it. “It only works as a cognitive enhancer insofar as you are dedicated to accomplishing the task at hand,” he said. “The number of times…
Read MoreCognitive screenings and Alzheimer’s Disease
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America just released a thoughtful report advocating for widespread cognitive screenings after the age of 65 (55 given the right conditions). According to the press release, — “The report shatters unsubstantiated criticism and instead emphasizes the safety and cost-effectiveness of these tools and calls on Congress to develop a national dementia…
Read MoreTop 10 Cognitive Fitness Events of 2008 (Webinar)
We have just announced an upcoming webinar to provide a market update: Top 10 Cognitive Fitness Events of 2008 — A Market Update. When: Thursday December 11th, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Pacific Time. The same webinar will be repeated on Thursday December 18th, from 9:00 to 10:00 pm Pacific Time. The Top 10 Cognitive Fitness…
Read MoreThe Cognitive Health and Fitness Market On The Move
As you have probably seen, the Cognitive Health and Brain Fitness field is rapidly evolving, so let me highlight some of the main recent developments affecting the field: 1) Public policy initiatives: — The Government of Ontario, Canada, announced a $10m investment in Baycrest Research Center to help develop and commercialize brain fitness technologies. This $10m…
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