On neuroplasticity, psychedelics, forest bathing, drinking, sleep and more: The Month in Review
August 27, 2018//Comments Off on On neuroplasticity, psychedelics, forest bathing, drinking, sleep and more: The Month in Review
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Dear reader,
It’s time for SharpBrains monthly e‑newsletter exploring the latest thinking, science and tools for lifelong brain health and mental well-being.
Enjoy!
New research:
- Psychedelics can promote neural plasticity in the prefrontal cortex and expand pathways for mental health
- Drinking up to 5–8 glasses of wine or beer a week not seen to increase dementia risk (that’s the good news; bad news is that >25% of older people start drinking more than that after the age of 60)
- Growing research on the relationship between sleep and Alzheimer’s Disease
- Trigger warnings don’t work, may undermine emotional resilience
New thinking:
- New book on how “Forest Bathing” can promote physical and mental health
- Meta-analysis finds value in teaching the science of neuroplasticity, especially for math achievement among at-risk students
- Quick brain teaser to start the week off on the right foot (and mind)
New tools:
- Brain training games could be used to assess cognitive abilities, replace the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE)
- New $30M venture philanthropy fund aims at revolutionizing the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Epigenetics research opens potential door to prevent neurodevelopmental disorders
Have a great month of September, and please take a moment to share this e‑newsletter with someone who may enjoy it :-)
The SharpBrains Team
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