Posts Tagged ‘Brain-Fitness-Center’
Why cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) should be first-line treatment for chronic insomnia
. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers a drug-free method for managing insomnia (Harvard Health): “Many people with insomnia turn to sleeping pills, which often have unwanted side effects. Few of them know about an equally effective therapy that targets the root cause of insomnia without medications. Called
Read MoreNew $100M investment in Canada to accelerate brain health innovation
. Brain research at Toronto health centre gets $100M funding boost in federal budget (National Post): “Ottawa is helping fund a $100 million initiative with Toronto’s Baycrest Health Sciences to develop a national hub for brain research…“Past generations of adults said they were most concerned about cancer or heart disease. This generation says they’re most concerned…
Read MoreBrain health center closes after Medicare challenges its medical claims and treatments
. New Brain Center Closes Amid Medicare Dispute (Bethesda Magazine): “NeurExpand Brain Center, the brain fitness and development center that opened in August in Friendship Heights, abruptly closed this month amid a dispute with Medicare. Neurologist Majid Fotuhi, NeurExpand’s founder, said that Medicare reviewed the practice’s clinical program and
Read MoreFive highly recommended sessions on brain, health, wellness, big data, and brain fitness centers
Thank you to the 118 sharp minds who have already ordered their $15 tickets to celebrate Brain Awareness Week by watching the latest on neuroplasticity, brain health and innovation. We need many more well-informed ambassadors of brain health and cognitive fitness, and
Read MoreRetooling cognitive rehabilitation for patients with traumatic brain injury
Our colleague Kate Sullivan, who led a superb SharpBrains Virtual Summit workshop on How to Set Up a Brain Fitness Center to Enhance Cognitive Retraining and Rehabilitation, based on her experience at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, just alerted us of a new study prepared by her team: Outcomes from a Pilot Study using Computer-Based Rehabilitative Tools in a…
Read MoreEducational Workshops @ 2012 SharpBrains Summit Start in 2 Hours
We look forward to the final day @ 2012 SharpBrains Virtual Summit, today, featuring four great educational workshops on:
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