Posts Tagged ‘baby-boomers’
Who will be the personal brain trainers of the future?
Brain-fitness industry caters to worried boomers (Crain’s): “Mr. Fernandez…compares the brain-fitness industry of today with the physical-fitness industry of half a century or more ago. Whereas once there were no health clubs or personal trainers, today they’re ubiquitous. “Who will be the personal brain trainers of the future?” he says. “Are they going to be…
Read MoreBrain training works: Study finds 10-year benefit from 10-hour training
Brain training helped older adults stay sharp for years ‑study (Reuters): “A brief course of brain exercises helped older adults hold on to improvements in reasoning skills and processing speed for 10 years after the course ended, according to results from the largest study ever done on cognitive training.
Read MoreFrom Anti-Alzheimer’s “Magic Bullets” to True Brain Health
We need a new culture of lifelong brain health to empower that 80% of the 38,000 adults over 50 surveyed in the 2010 AARP Member Opinion Survey who indicated “Staying Mentally Sharp” as their top ranked interest and concern, not to mention youth, workers and elders facing cognitive and emotional challenges.
Read MoreThe Business and Ethics of the Brain Fitness Boom — Part 4: The Future
This is the last part pf The Business and Ethics of the Brain Fitness Boom series
Read MoreThe Business and Ethics of the Brain Fitness Boom — Part 3: The Real Need
This is part 3 of the 4‑part The Business and Ethics of the Brain Fitness Boom series.
Read MoreThe Business and Ethics of the Brain Fitness Boom — Part 2: The Ethics
This is part 2 of the 4‑part The Business and Ethics of the Brain Fitness Boom series.
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