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Study: Training law-enforcement “itchy brains” can reduce shooting-related civilian casualties
. Brain Training May Help Avoid Civilian Casualties (Duke Today): “Although firing a gun seems like one action, it is made up of many smaller decisions and movements that require coordination between multiple brain areas. The sudden decision to not shoot, called ‘response inhibition,’ is critical when someone innocent comes into the line of fire.
Read More5 Quotes on Neuroplasticity-Based Healthcare and Innovation for an Aging Society
Marian Diamond, UC-Berkeley: “People frequently do the same level of crossword puzzles to stimulate their brains year after year. They do not challenge their brains with more difficult levels of puzzles. In our research, we showed that if we challenged the rats to reach their food cups by having to climb over many obstructions, their…
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