Posts Tagged ‘enhance brain function’
Photobiomodulation: A new and promising way to enhance brain function
___ As is increasingly evident, there are multiple methods aimed at enhancing brain function. Brain training and mindfulness practices are commonly used. Substance-based methods are popular too, including hallucinogens in the form of plant extracts, and drugs. Same as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS): All of these are promising but…
Read MoreBrain stimulation using magnetic fields: Key Neurotech Patent #12
Today we are discussing a 2003 patent, assigned to McLean Hospital, pioneering brain stimulation techniques. U.S. Patent No. 6,572,528: Magnetic field stimulation techniques Assignee(s): McLean Hospital Inventor(s): Michael L. Rohan, Aimee Parrow, Perry F. Renshaw Technology Category: Hybrid Issue Date: June 3, 2003 SharpBrains’ Take: The ‘528 patent discloses magnetic stimulation techniques for enhancing brain function…
Read MoreReinventing brain health via new ways to assess and enhance brain function across the lifespan
———- During this 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit session, we explored new ways to assess and enhance brain function via mobile devices and wearables, led by Corinna E. Lathan, Founder and CEO of AnthroTronix, Eddie Martucci, VP Research & Development at Akili Interactive Labs, Alex Doman, Co-Founder of Sleep Genius, Joan Severson, President of Digital Artefacts, and Keith Epstein, Senior Strategic Advisor at AARP. –>…
Read MoreTop 10 SharpBrains Resources in 2015 to Navigate the Brain Health Revolution
These are the 10 most popular SharpBrains resources in 2015, spanning a wide range of brain, health & neurotechnology topics and available in multiple platforms: 1. Best practices to assess and enhance brain function via mobile devices and wearables (Slidedeck) 2. Brain Health in the Pervasive Neurotechnology Era (Slidedeck) 3. SharpBrains @ New York Public Library: Practical Advice to Keep Your Brain…
Read MoreBest practices to assess and enhance brain function via mobile devices and wearables
Best practices to assess and enhance brain function via mobile devices and wearables from SharpBrains: Tracking Brain Health Innovation Enjoy this great session held at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit, featuring: Corinna E. Lathan, Founder and CEO of AnthroTronix Eddie Martucci, VP Research & Development at Akili Interactive Labs Alex Doman, Co-Founder of Sleep Genius Joan Severson,…
Read MoreTo reduce ADHD epidemic, promote (concussion-free) sports and physical activity programs?
Exercise Is ADHD Medication (The Atlantic): “This morning the medical journal Pediatrics published research that found kids who took part in a regular physical activity program showed important enhancement of cognitive performance and brain function. The findings…“demonstrate a causal effect of a physical program on executive control, and provide support for physical activity for improving…
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