Posts Tagged ‘cognitive-enhancement’
Large study highlights the cognitive enhancement value of both higher education and lifelong learning
_______ UC Berkeley study links cognitive longevity to higher education (The Daily Californian): “A study led by campus researchers found that higher levels of education are linked to later ages of peak cognitive performance…The team was able to use anonymous data gathered from almost 200,000 subscribers to Lumosity, an online cognitive training program, whose…
Read MoreFor invasive cognitive enhancement to work, firms will need to validate both the “neuro” and the “tech”
— A Hardware Update for the Human Brain (The Wall Street Journal): “The field that gave Emily her life back is known as neurotechnology, or simply neurotech—a marriage of neurology, neuroscience, neurosurgery and the kind of hardware that goes into smartphones. Today, most neurotech companies are focused on medical applications, which
Read MoreCognitive enhancement at the edge: The US Navy tests neuro-priming and other non-pharmacological aids to boost cognition and performance
— Super SEALs: Elite Units Pursue Brain-Stimulating Technologies (Military.com): “At a conference near Washington, D.C., in February, the commander of all Navy special operations units made an unusual request to industry: Develop and demonstrate technologies that offer “cognitive enhancement” capabilities to boost his elite forces’ mental and physical performance
Read MoreUpdate: Study Debunks Four Common Myths About Brain Training and Lifelong Cognitive Enhancement
— Time for a new edition of SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter exploring the latest in brain health. New research: Study debunks 4 common myths about brain training and lifelong cognitive enhancement Don’t overlook sleep difficulties in children with ADHD; they may impair functioning as much as ADHD itself Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), not medication, drives long-term rewiring of the…
Read MoreHow Microsoft anticipated wearables, machine learning and cognitive enhancement: Key Neurotech Patent #18
Let’s discuss today a fascinating patent assigned to Microsoft back in 2015. (As mentioned, we are featuring a foundational Pervasive Neurotech patent a day, from older to newer by issue date) U.S. Patent No. 6,842,877: Contextual responses based on automated learning techniques. Assignee(s): Microsoft Corporation Inventor(s): James O. Robarts Eric L. Matteson Technology Category: Neurocognitive Training Issue Date: January…
Read MoreWitnessing an explosion of consumer-facing neurotechnologies to (potentially) harness lifelong neuroplasticity
— Last week I shared some key scientific, technological and investment trends revolutionizing Brain Health, based on my participation at the 2016 SharpBrains Virtual Summit, and promised a second article more focused on the technology side of things. Here it is :-) Just a few weeks after the SharpBrains Summit I also attended CES 2017. While I enjoyed the myriad emerging…
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