Posts Tagged ‘cognitive-vitality’
10 Ways To Improve Health & Well-being Based On Latest Non-Invasive Neurotechnologies
— Last month I had the fortune to join over 1,900 pioneers from 90 countries at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Tianjin, China, to discuss how innovation can improve the state of the world. Throughout hundreds of panels, workshops, private meetings and social gatherings, we examined how to deal with climate change, how to invest…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Disease population to triple: We need smarter research, public health initiatives and lifestyles
According to a new study, the population with Alzheimer’s Disease in the US will triple by 2050: from 4.7 millions in 2010 to 13.8 millions. This emphasizes the urgent need for more research to find preventive measures, and for more enlightened public health initiatives and individual lifestyles designed to decrease dementia risks and delay onset of symptoms.…
Read MoreInvitation to SharpBrains Summit — Technology for Cognitive Health and Performance
We are excited to invite you to the first virtual, global SharpBrains Summit (January 18–20th, 2010). The SharpBrains Summit will feature a dream team of over 25 speakers who are leaders in industry and research from 7 countries, to discuss emerging research, tools and best practices for cognitive health and performance. This inaugural event will…
Read MoreBrain Training and Cognitive Health: September News
A round-up of interested news during the month: 1) Training Young Brains to Behave (New York Times) 2) Head Games (OpEd in New York Times) 3) Will Gerontology recognize the Brain? (American Society on Aging event) 4) Brain function gets a boost from walking (Los Angeles Times) 5) An idea whose time has (finally) come (McKnight’s Long Term Care News) 6)…
Read MoreBrain Fitness Programs For Seniors Housing, Healthcare and Insurance Providers: Evaluation Checklist
During the research phase before the publication of the special report Brain Fitness Centers in Seniors Housing — A Field in the Making, published by the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA), we realized that there were equal amounts of interest and confusion among executives and professionals thinking about adding computer-based cognitive exercise products to their…
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