Posts Tagged ‘fitbrains’
Physical and mental exercise to prevent cognitive decline
We offered some Brain Fitness Predictions in our Market Report , including… “7. Doctors and pharmacists will help patients navigate through the overwhelming range of available products and interpret the results of cognitive assessments. This will require significant professional development efforts, given that most doctors today were trained under a very different understanding of the…
Read MoreThe Cognitive Health and Fitness Market On The Move
As you have probably seen, the Cognitive Health and Brain Fitness field is rapidly evolving, so let me highlight some of the main recent developments affecting the field: 1) Public policy initiatives: — The Government of Ontario, Canada, announced a $10m investment in Baycrest Research Center to help develop and commercialize brain fitness technologies. This $10m…
Read MoreLumos Labs (Lumosity) Brain Training Games
Press release: Here – “Lumos Labs, developer of Lumosity.com, the leading web-based provider of scientifically-tested brain training games, today announced that it has raised $3 million of equity financing from Pequot Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners (NVP), and existing investors including Michael Dearing. The investor group brings expertise that will catalyze the ongoing development of Lumosity.com…
Read MoreThe Ten Habits of Highly Effective Brains
Practice these 10 habits for effective brain development. Take baby steps and improve a healthy brain.
Read MoreStress Management Workshop for International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day 2007. Global consulting company Accenture organized a series of events, and I was fortunate to lead a fun workshop on The Neuroscience of Stress and Stress Management in their San Francisco office, helping over 125 accomplished women (and a few men) learn what stress is, its implications for our brain…
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