Posts Tagged ‘exercise’
Tara Thiagarajan, Founder & Chief Scientist of Sapien Labs, on why she stays off social media
Question: First of all, if I may, what do you do to stay sharp :-) Answer: I stay off social media almost entirely and also try hard not to get caught up with the daily news cycle; this helps me get to more focused states where I can keep concentration on long-form content with greater depth. I…
Read MoreTara Thiagarajan, Founder of Brainnovations Winner Sapien Labs, on building a global platform for brain research that truly captures the diversity of humanity
___ What surprised you the most from the Judges’ questions and feedback during the Brainnovations Pitch Contest? I was pleasantly surprised to see the significant range and depth of knowledge shown by the judging panel, leading to very specific and useful questions around the key challenges to build our global research platform. In a nutshell,…
Read MoreMonthly e‑newsletter: Do you actually like that song or do you merely think you do?
Time for SharpBrains’ November e‑newsletter, exploring the frontiers in applied brain science and starting this time with a fascinating study and initiative. New thinking Neuroinformatics meets music: Do you actually like that song or do you merely think you do? Survey: Parents view Exercise as more effective than Prescription Medications to treat children with ADHD Top Resources for…
Read MoreTop Resources for Educators on Learning and the Brain
_____ In my previous post 10 Brain Training Tips To Teach and Learn I promised to share some of the resources–books, conferences, and websites– that inform my understanding of teaching, learning and the brain. Here’s an updated list:
Read More5 Must-Read Articles, and an Online Course, to Help Children with ADHD
—– Given the ongoing changes and controversies surrounding ADHD diagnosis and treatment, let us highlight 5 key articles written by Duke University’s Dr. David Rabiner to summarize recent scientific findings and their implications, plus a very relevant online course to help parents and professionals help children with ADHD. 1. Study finds large gaps between research and practice…
Read MoreIn honor of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, let’s discuss 10 Key Facts To Harness Brain Plasticity And Prolong Brain Health
— June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, so let me share 10 Key Facts to harness brain plasticity & prolong brain health that come from the hundreds of scientific and medical studies we analyzed to
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