Posts Tagged ‘Brain-Fitness’
Could technology help cure depression among older adults? (Short answer: Yes)
___ Why technology — not medication — is the future of treating older adults with depression (McKnight’s Long-term Care News): “The go-to treatment for many cases of depression is medication. Unfortunately, this treatment option can cause as many issues as the problem it is trying to solve. Antidepressants can put residents at greater risk of falls,…
Read MoreStudy finds continued birth of new neurons (neurogenesis) well into our 70s
___ New brain memory cells develop well into old age (Reuters): “Well into our 70s, we continue to develop new cells in an area of the brain responsible for new memories and exploration of new environments, scientists report. “These new brain cells sustain our abilities to make new memories, learn, and cope with the environment,…
Read MoreLet’s improve Brain Health Literacy during Brain Awareness Week 2018
___ Please join us in getting ready to celebrate Brain Awareness Week 2018 (March 12–18th), the annual global campaign organized by the Dana Foundation to increase public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. To learn about activities in your area, please visit BAW’s International Calendar of events. And remember you don’t need to travel anywhere to…
Read MoreNext: Measuring the impact of space flight on cognitive performance and brain fitness
___ The flight that brings space weightlessness to Earth (BBC Future): “Five, four, three, two, one…” Not many aircraft captains give their passengers a rocket launch-style countdown before take-off, but this is no ordinary plane. For starters, everyone on board, apart from the crew, is a scientist and has passed a full medical check – including…
Read MoreUpdate: Why monitoring Typing Cadence may help detect early Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease
_____ Time for SharpBrains’ first eNewsletter in 2018, offering a fascinating sneek peek into the rapidly growing toolkit to measure and improve brain health. (And don’t miss the fun teaser at the end!) New thinking: Brainnovations Winner Jan Samzelius on why monitoring Typing Cadence may help detect early Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease Firms Race to Find…
Read MoreWith pharma exiting Alzheimer’s research, new hope (and urgency) seen in the combination of brain training and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
___ What does the future hold for the war on Alzheimer’s? (The Globe and Mail): “After spending huge sums on clinical trails in recent years, the pharmaceutical industry has failed to find a drug that can halt the mind-robbing disease. And this month, Pfizer announced it is ending its Alzheimer’s research, although other companies haven’t thrown…
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