Posts Tagged ‘brain-functions’
Debunking 10 Brain Training/ Cognitive Health Myths
Think about this: How can anyone take care of his or her brain when every week brings a new barrage of articles and studies which seem to contradict each other? Do supplements improve memory? Do you need both physical and mental exercise or is one of them enough? Which brain training approach, if any, is worth…
Read MoreMaintain Your Brain and Stay Sharp: An Upcoming Guide and Resource
You may be reading all about brain fitness and brain training. It seems every week brings a new barrage of articles and studies which often contradict what you read the month before: Does Gingko Biloba help delay Alzheimer’s Disease? Can physical exercise help you stay sharp as you age? Which computer-based “brain fitness programs”, if…
Read MoreMental Floss at Military Officer magazine
Good article on the August edition of Military Officer magazine: Mental Floss (August 2008) (link opens a PDF-life document, you can read the text by Zooming In). My 2 favorite quotes, both by Dr. Molly Wagster, chief of the Neuropsychology of Aging Branch, National Institute on Aging (NIA) in Bethesda, Md: — “Certainly as we age there…
Read MoreUnderstanding Brain Imaging
Daniel Lende and Greg Downey run the though-provoking Neuroanthropology blog. Daniel also teaches a class at University of Notre Dame, and he asked his students to submit group-based blog posts in lieu of the traditional final essays. He explains more on Why A Final Essay When We Can Do This?. Below you have a spectacular…
Read MoreNutritional Supplements and Brain Fitness
Well, the idea that you can just pop a pill to improve your memory and attention lost some ground today. The Associated Press released an article on DHEA, a steroid precursor to testosterone and estrogen used to improve athletic performance, increase sex drive, and reduce fat as well as fight diabetes and heart disease. The…
Read More