Posts Tagged ‘cognitive-tasks’
Large neuroimaging study finds social isolation to be an early indicator of increased dementia risk
Why do we get a buzz from being in large groups at festivals, jubilees and other public events? According to the social brain hypothesis, it’s because the human brain specifically evolved to support social interactions. Studies have shown that belonging to a group can lead to improved wellbeing and increased satisfaction with life. Unfortunately though, many…
Read MoreDoes music facilitate or impair cognitive task performance? It depends…
__ Does Music Boost Your Cognitive Performance? (Scientific American): “Music makes life better in so many ways. It elevates mood, reduces stress and eases pain. Music is heart-healthy, because it can lower blood pressure, reduce heart rate and decrease stress hormones in the blood. It also connects us with others and enhances social bonds. Music…
Read MoreWill self-driving vehicles lead to a surge of brain training?
Brain training may be required for occupants of driverless vehicles (Traffic Technology): “A much-touted perceived benefit of autonomous vehicle technology is that working and a variety of leisure activities could be performed during the time freed up from being behind the wheel. However,
Read MoreStudy finds promise in smell training to harness neuroplasticity and improve brain health in older adults
___ An impaired sense of smell can signal cognitive decline, but ‘smell training’ could help (The Conversation): “As we age, we often have problems with our ability to smell (called olfactory dysfunction). Older people might not be able to identify an odour or differentiate one odour from another. In some cases they might not be able…
Read MoreAddressing aging-related cognitive decline via targeted training using visual sweeps: Key neurotech patent by Posit Science
Today we are featuring a 2012 patent by Posit Science Corporation, the developer of BrainHQ cognitive training system. U.S. Patent No. 8,215,961: Cognitive training using visual sweeps Assignee(s): Posit Science Corporation Inventor(s): Michael M. Merzenich, Peter B. Delahunt, Joseph L. Hardy, Stephen G. Lisberger, Henry W. Mahncke Technology Category: Neurocognitive training Issue Date: July 10, 2012…
Read MoreStudy: Why do (some) college students misuse ADHD medication?
. The use of ADHD meds without a prescription, i.e., nonmedical use, is a large and perhaps growing problem on college campuses nationwide. Although the percent of students who engage in nonmedical use of ADHD meds varies widely across different schools, rates exceeding 30% have been reported at some campuses.
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