Posts Tagged ‘Brain-Training’
UCSF, Stanford, VieLight & Lumos Labs at the frontier of brain health & enhancement
On December 7th selected Summit Sponsors and Partners showcased their most promising brain health & enhancement initiatives and solutions. At the frontier with Neuroscape, VR/ AR and Photobiomodulation (recordings require registration; view slidedeck for all am sessions Here) Adam Gazzaley, UCSF Professor of Neurology, presents Neuroscape Dr. Walter Greenleaf, Medical VR/ AR Expert at Stanford Virtual Human Interaction Lab, provides an overview of health…
Read MoreHow will the Clinicians, Patients and Consumers of the Future ensure appropriate use of brain enhancement methods encompassing lifestyle, supplements, brain training, meditation, bio/ neurofeedback, tDCS and more?
How will the Clinicians, Patients and Consumers of the Future ensure appropriate use of brain enhancement methods encompassing lifestyle, supplements, brain training, meditation, bio/ neurofeedback, tDCS and more? (recording requires registration; view slidedeck above or Here) Dr. Eddie Martucci, Co-Founder and CEO of Akili Interactive Labs Dr. Anna Wexler, science writer, filmmaker and postdoc fellow at the Department of Medical…
Read MorePending FDA review and approval, research findings pave way for Akili’s EVO to become first brain training platform prescribed for ADHD
Akili Achieves Primary Efficacy Endpoint in ADHD Trial (MD magazine): “Boston-based Akili Interactive has announced top-line results from the STARS-ADHD pivotal study of its investigational digital therapeutic medicine AKL-T01, in treatment of pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)…The digital medicine, AKL-T01, is a video game for patients to play on tablet devices. It uses the same storytelling…
Read MorePhotobiomodulation: A new and promising way to enhance brain function
___ As is increasingly evident, there are multiple methods aimed at enhancing brain function. Brain training and mindfulness practices are commonly used. Substance-based methods are popular too, including hallucinogens in the form of plant extracts, and drugs. Same as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS): All of these are promising but…
Read MoreGreat news: The New York Times acknowledges that (as clearly documented for 10+ years) Exercise and Brain Training are BOTH crucial for Lifelong Brain Fitness
Exercise May Enhance the Effects of Brain Training (The New York Times): “..an interesting new study published in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience suggests that combining intense exercise and brain training might, over time, amplify the benefits of both for the brain, even in people whose minds already are working well…scientists at McMaster University in Hamilton,…
Read MoreThe future (of Brain Health & Enhancement) is already here — it’s just not very evenly distributed
_____ “The future is already here — it’s just not very evenly distributed” — William Gibson Last week we asked the question, Have you ever used–for yourself or for others–technologies or products that you think would fall into the category of brain enhancement? a) If Yes, what did you use and what lessons learned can you…
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