Posts Tagged ‘fitness’
Brain training and brain teasers are part of Novelty, Variety, Challenge
Brain fitness can include playing training games on computers (Los Angeles Times): “…Today, the term “fitness” is as likely to encompass the body as it is the mind…Fernandez says that the key components of any brain-training program are novelty, variety and challenge — factors that
Read MoreWhite House BRAIN Initiative should start with the end goal in mind
White House BRAIN Initiative is a nice start, but it’s too small and timid (Venture Beat): “…it’s unlikely to move the needle because, unlike previous national projects, it lacks adequate funding and actionable objectives that can capture the imagination of innovators and the public at large…Is there an alternative approach? Yes. Start with the societal goal in mind,…
Read MoreQ&A about new brain fitness eCourse
We have received several good questions about the new eCourse How to Be Your Own Brain Fitness Coach, so here are some answers. Q: How many hours may it take me to complete the course? A: Around 10–12 hours total. The four lectures, combined, last 8 hours, and we recommend
Read MoreDoes Brain Fitness Require Medicalization? Insights @ 2012 SharpBrains Virtual Summit
In June of this year, SharpBrains hosted its third annual online “virtual summit” on our evolving understanding of how the human brain works, and how it can be made to work better. As readers of this blog know, SharpBrains is a US-based market research firm and think tank dedicated to studying the scientific, social, and…
Read MoreReminder: Brain Health Q&A Today
Reminder: Join Live Q&A with Dr. Paul Nussbaum by clicking HERE, today November 22nd at 11am Pacific Time/ 2pm Eastern Time. Chat about about a holistic approach to brain health with clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Paul Nussbaum, author of Save Your Brain, recently named a Best Book on Brain Fitness by AARP. You can also learn more about…
Read MoreTranscript: Alvaro Fernandez on Brain Health and Non-invasive Cognitive Enhancement
Below you can find the full transcript of our engaging Q&A session yesterday on lifelong cognitive fitness, “mental capitalism”, and more, with Alvaro Fernandez, co-author of The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness, moderated by Harry Moody, Director of Academic Affairs at AARP.
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