Posts Tagged ‘cognitive-reserve’
Challenging the outdated “fixed brain” dogma, the cognitive training market keeps growing
This Man’s Brain Recovery Has Baffled Scientists And Provided Hope For Others (The Telegraph): “…The odds of surviving a coma are notoriously hard to predict, brain injury being the most complex of problems afflicting the most complex organ in the body…In Lewis’s case, it took a village to rebuild his mind
Read MoreStudy: Traumatic Brain Injury patients with high cognitive reserve recover 7 times better
People with More Education May Recover Better from Traumatic Brain Injury (Neurology): “The study examined people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries, most of which were from motor vehicle accidents or falls. All were taken to
Read MoreAsk your Questions about Cognitive Enhancement across the Lifespan
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Read MoreDr. Sherrie All: A neuropsychologist shaping the future of cognitive wellness
What is your current job title and organization, and what excites you the most about working there? I’m the founder of the Chicago Center for Cognitive Wellness and consultant to Mather LifeWays. What excites me about working at both places is that it enables me to be a pioneer in helping people better understand and take…
Read MoreReading or watching TV tonight?
Being a Lifelong Bookworm May Keep You Sharp in Old Age (Smithsonian.com): “…findings, published online today in Neurology, suggest that reading books, writing and engaging in other similar brain-stimulating
Read MoreCan brain training work? Yes, if it meets these 5 conditions
In a modern society we are confronted with a wide range of increasingly abstract and interconnected problems. Successfully dealing with such an environment requires a highly fit brain, capable of adapting to new situations and challenges throughout life. Consequently, we expect cross-training the brain to soon become as mainstream as cross-training the body is today,…
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