Posts by David Coleiro
The future of biosensors and nanotechnology: A conversation with Sonia Contera
Imagine a future where diabetes is monitored and managed, not with finger prick blood tests and regular insulin injections, but with a small sensor implanted under the skin that monitors blood sugar levels, releases insulin as needed and communicates the details to a smart phone. Welcome to the subatomic world of nanotechnology. With developments in…
Read MoreUsing Your Head: What is the Future of Brain Health? (Interview Part 2)
(Editor’s Note: this is Part 2 of the conversation between David Coleiro and Alvaro Fernandez on the future of brain health. You can read Part 1 Here) Non-invasive technologies There is now a growing toolkit of non-invasive technologies which can be used in brain training. Examples of these include:
Read MoreUsing Your Head: What is the Future of Brain Health? (Interview Part 1)
Much of healthcare delivery has traditionally been set-up to deal with a ‘brainless body’; yet we consistently complain that we cannot change patient and consumer behaviours and maintain adherence to treatment programmes. Healthcare systems are now recognising the limits of this model and that there are major benefits to better comprehending and engaging cognitive function
Read MoreThe Science of Optimism: a Conversation on ‘The Optimism Bias’ with neuroscientist Tali Sharot
I like to think of myself as a positive and optimistic person. It seems to me to make for an easier and more enjoyable journey through life. So I was intrigued when I read of neuroscientist Tali Sharot’s research into the Optimism Bias, which has shown that despite all the bad news stories we are…
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