Posts Tagged ‘cognitive engagement’
Lifestyle matters: What we can do in 2024 to optimize cognition and life, delaying cognitive problems even dementia
Walk 10,000 steps a day, cut back alcohol, get better sleep at night, stay socially active — we’re told that changes like these can prevent up to 40 per cent of dementia cases worldwide. Given that dementia is still one of the most feared diseases, why aren’t we pushing our doctors and governments to support…
Read MoreThe latest on Brain Health and Resilience, plus a few fun Brain Teasers
Welcome to a new edition of SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter, featuring fascinating neuroscience findings and tips, combined with fun brain teasers. #1. To celebrate this quite-challenging Thanksgiving, here are five fun brain teasers that readers have enjoyed the most this year so far. It is always good to learn more about (and appreciate) that most precious resource…
Read MoreLifelong cognitive exercise may ward off Alzheimer’s protein beta amyloid
Very significant findings reported today. Keeping brain sharp may ward off Alzheimer’s protein (Reuters): “People who challenge their brains throughout their lifetimes — through reading, writing and playing games — are less likely to develop protein deposits in the brain linked with Alzheimer’s, researchers said on Monday.”
Read MoreThe Business and Ethics of the Brain Fitness Boom — Part 4: The Future
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Read MoreThe Business and Ethics of the Brain Fitness Boom — Part 3: The Real Need
This is part 3 of the 4‑part The Business and Ethics of the Brain Fitness Boom series.
Read MoreThe Business and Ethics of the Brain Fitness Boom — Part 2: The Ethics
This is part 2 of the 4‑part The Business and Ethics of the Brain Fitness Boom series.
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