Posts Tagged ‘ACTIVE-trial’
Cognitive Training can Boost Sense of Control
Having a sense of control over one’s life may be one of the most crucial markers of successful aging. Aging individuals who feel in control seem to know more about their health, be more likely to take actions to protect it and thus enjoy healthier and longer lives. Studies have shown that people feel less…
Read MoreDr. Art Kramer on Why We Need Walking Book Clubs to Enhance Cognitive Fitness and Brain Health
Dr. Arthur Kramer is a Professor in the University of Illinois Department of Psychology, the Campus Neuroscience Program, the Beckman Institute, and the Director of the Biomedical Imaging Center at the University of Illinois. I am honored to interview him today. Dr. Kramer, thank you for your time. Let’ start by trying to clarify some existing…
Read MoreImproving Driving Skills and Brain Functioning- Interview with ACTIVE’s Jerri Edwards
Today we are fortunate to interview Dr. Jerri Edwards, an Associate Professor at University of South Florida’s School of Aging Studies and Co-Investigator of the influencial ACTIVE study. Dr. Edwards was trained by Dr. Karlene K. Ball, and her research is aimed toward discovering how cognitive abilities can be maintained and even enhanced with advancing age.…
Read MoreBrain Health/ Brain Training News
Roundup of interesting news in this emerging field: 1) Brain Health Leaders Team Up to Prevent Crashes. 2) Adults Improve Critical Professional and Personal Skills Through New Cognitive Training Program. 3) Nature Neuroscience Podcast and London Taxi Drivers. 4) What Have You Changed Your Mind About, lately?. 5) The 2008 Mind & Life Summer Research Institute…
Read More“Tis better to give than receive”: oxytocin and dopamine
Jeffrey Gonce, a Psychology teacher at Red Land High School (West Shore School District, PA) just asked his students to “complete a project describing a recent brain (or genetic) study that affects behavior.” Â The students could opt to post their articles online, and Jeffrey was kind enough to send us a link to read the…
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