Posts Tagged ‘Education & Lifelong Learning’
Just announced: Brainnovations Pitch Contest on December 6th, 2017, featuring a stellar “Sharp Tank”
In order to foster innovative bridges and problem-solving between scientists, practitioners, technologists and entrepreneurs, the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (December 5–7th) will host a Brainnovations Pitch Contest on December 6th. Early-stage startups will submit their elevator pitch and 1–2 page business plan, and up to 16 selected Finalists will get to pitch their idea to the Judges and…
Read MoreJust in: Call for nominations and applications @ Global Teacher Prize 2018
—– Please join me and the Global Teacher Prize in celebrating teachers and the amazing things they do. Recognize the teachers who have changed your life, and/ or the lives of others around you, by nominating them for a Global Teacher Prize HERE before October 8th, 2017. Description: The Global Teacher Prize is a US $1 million award…
Read MoreUpdate: Why Untrained Brains Are A Bit Like Puppies (And How Dance Offers Great Brain Training)
— Time for SharpBrains’ April e‑newsletter, featuring what’s new in brain health and cognitive performance. Quite stimulating reading :-) New thinking Why Untrained Brains Are A Bit Like Puppies, And How To Put Together the Building Blocks of a Smarter, Happier Mind Making Stress Work for You, Instead of Against You 5 Facts You Need To Know…
Read MoreUpdate: Survey of scientific, technological & market trends revolutionizing Brain Health in our Digital Age
—– Time for a new edition of SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter exploring the latest digital brain health technologies, neuroscience findings and insights for lifelong brain health and mental health. New tools: Survey of key scientific, technological and investment trends revolutionizing Brain Health in our Digital Age Is Your iPhone Really Frying Your Brain? Five Things You Need To Know The Canadian…
Read MoreUpdate: Dementia rates in the UK significantly lower than forecasted, highlighting the protective role of lifestyle and education
Time for a new edition of SharpBrains’ eNewsletter, full of fascinating brain studies and emerging thinking and tools for lifelong mental health and performance. Happy reading! New research: Dementia rates in the UK significantly lower than forecasted–especially for men–highlighting the protective role of lifestyle and education Systematic evidence review finds cognitive behavioral therapy as effective…
Read MoreUK study: Dementia rates significantly lower than forecasted–especially for men–highlighting the protective role of lifestyle and education
Drop in dementia rates suggests disease can be prevented, researchers say (The Guardian): “In the UK, dementia has fallen by a fifth over the past 20 years, possibly down to lifestyle and education changes, highlighting benefits of preventative action… A team from three British universities concluded that as a result the number of new cases…
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