Posts Tagged ‘AARP’
Dr. Tom Insel and 12 other world-class brain experts confirmed to Speak @ 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (December 5–7th, 2017)
_______ We are proud to share what’s already shaping up to be a quite spectacular and unique Speaking Roster at the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit, starting with Thomas R. lnsel, MD, a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and currently a co-founder and President of Mindstrong Health. From 2002–2015, Dr. Insel served as Director of the National Institute of Mental…
Read MoreUpdate: The Neurotech Revolution Could Lead To ‘Frankenstein’ Brains. Here’s How We Avoid It
__________ Time for SharpBrains’ August e‑newsletter, this time starting with a conversation whose time has come… New thinking: Year 2030, your college-age daughter, who has normal hearing, has been pounding on you to get the latest hearing aid that allows one to cancel out noise on demand, amplify selected ambient conversations at will, and can easily connect…
Read MoreAARP survey finds most common barrier for adults to add more mentally-stimulating activities: Knowing where to start
2017 AARP Cognitive Activity and Brain Health Survey (AARP Research): “AARP conducted a study of adults age 40+ to characterize participation in cognitively stimulating activities (CSAs)…Key findings include:
Read MoreNovember 3rd in Vancouver: How to Optimize Brain Health at Any Age
Quick heads-up: Our Founder and Editor-in-Chief Alvaro Fernandez will give a talk in Vancouver, Canada, on November 3rd, 6:30–8pm.
Read MoreUpdate: New tools, research and thinking to promote Brain Health in the Digital Age
———- The Times They Are a‑Changin. In a recent survey, 91% of those polled said that “Doctors should monitor cognitive health systematically, especially when prescribing new medicaments.” This is important news, as anyone who has experienced negative side-effects, cognitive or otherwise, knows. We need to upgrade our brain health system to reflect the realities, challenges and…
Read MoreAARP wants to engage Gen X and Millennials with Staying Sharp brain health platform
AARP Staying Sharp Brain Health Subscription Open to All Ages (press release): “If sitting is the new smoking, then Millennials just might be on to something…it’s no surprise that the first digital natives are using apps and online technology to track sleep data, seek out healthier food options and
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