Posts Tagged ‘Brain-Training’
Survey: Parents view Exercise as more effective than Prescription Medications to treat children with ADHD
Consider how research support for ADHD treatments are typically established. The ‘gold-standard’ approach would be a randomized-controlled trial in which children with ADHD are randomly assigned to the treatment or control group. The treatment, whatever it happens to be, would be carefully implemented in a research-based protocol. If possible
Read MoreAre you familiar with these research findings and technologies revolutionizing Brain & Mental Health?
___________________________________ Try adding 3 and 8 in your head. That was easy. Now, trying adding 33 and 88. That was probably more difficult. Finally, try adding 333 and 888. Time for SharpBrains’ October e‑newsletter, this time discussing a range of research findings and technologies revolutionizing brain and mental health. New thinking about cognition, brain and mind: Study suggests the…
Read MoreJohns Hopkins study shows how brain training, if correctly targeted, can enhance cognitive and brain performance
_________________________________________________________________ This training exercise boosts brain power, Johns Hopkins researchers say (Johns Hopkins release) “One of the two brain-training methods most scientists use in research is significantly better in improving memory and attention, Johns Hopkins University researchers found. It also results in more significant changes in brain activity.
Read MoreAustralian neurotech firm raises $4m to develop neurofeedback-based headband aimed at helping kids with autism relax and better engage
Neurotech raises $4m for medical device (Business News Western Australia): “Medical technology company Neurotech International has tapped investors for $4m to fund further development of its Mente Autism device…which uses neurofeedback technology to help children with autism spectrum disorder.”
Read MoreWill we soon have an “annual brain check-up” — and what may it look like?
Will we soon have an “annual brain check-up” — and what may it look like? Under what conditions may specific brain training/ enhancement methods work? How can we best harness both human neuroplasticity and artificial intelligence (AI) to thrive in the 21st Century? Which companies, technologies and solutions are gaining the most traction so far,…
Read MoreStudy: Physically-active video games (‘exergames’) boost cognition more than physical activity alone
— Active gaming is good for brain health and memory, finds study (University of Manchester release): “Video games which involve physical activity significantly boost our brain health as we get older, according to new research led by University of Manchester experts. Study authors Dr Emma Stanmore and Joseph Firth say systems that use physical activity…
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