Posts Tagged ‘Weight-loss’
Best predictor of sustained weight-loss? Prefrontal cortex activation
_____ New research suggests that higher-level brain functions have a major role in losing weight. In a study among 24 participants at a weight-loss clinic, those who achieved greatest success in terms of weight loss demonstrated more activity in the brain regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex associated with self-control.
Read MoreStudy: Brain training game helps resist unhealthy snack foods
. Online game ‘may control snacking’ (BBC News): “A computer game may help some people control their unhealthy snacking habits, suggests a small study from the University of Exeter. The online game, developed by psychologists at the University of Exeter and Cardiff University, used “brain training” techniques to change behaviour — in this case, to resist…
Read MoreMarch/ April Update: Brain Health Status Quo No Longer An Option
The 2011 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (March 30th — April 1st) gathered more than 260 research and industry leaders from 16 countries for 3 days to discuss the changing landscape of Brain Health and Cognitive Fitness. It was a great success! Find the key lessons and take-home points from the Summit in these 2 articles by…
Read MoreCan weight loss boost memory?
In the past few days you may have come across headlines claiming that weight loss can improve memory. If so, you may be wondering what to make of this. Let’s take a brief look at the study at the origin of these articles. Participants were 109 bariatric surgery patients and 41 obese people (controls) who had…
Read MoreEncephalon #50 Edition: Brain & Mind Research
Welcome to Encephalon 50th edition, where you will find another superb collection of blog posts on all things Brain and Mind. Enjoy these contributions: Science & Technology Mind Hacks reports that Facebook ate my psychiatrist. We can learn about the benefits of social networking sites like Facebook, bringing great perspective to recent and misguided media speculation…
Read MoreDr. Judith Beck on how to Train Your Brain to Think Like a Thin Person
Judith Beck talks about how to train your brain like a thin person using cognitive therapy. Cognitive therapy is a comprehensive system of psychotherapy.
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