Posts Tagged ‘getting-older’
Minding the Aging Brain
Cognitive training (the basis for what we call “brain fitness” these days) has a wide array of applications. The most recent one, which is capturing public’s imagination, monopolizing media coverage, and creating certain confusion, is Healthy Brain Aging. We are fortunate to have Dr. Joshua Steinerman, one of our new Expert Contributors, offer today his…
Read MoreBrain Exercise for the Frontal lobes: the McKinsey Mind
My first full-time job was as a strategic consultant at McKinsey & Company. A very intense 2‑year learning experience. Their Alumni News Service recently interviewed me and published this great article on SharpBrains. The writer does a superb job of providing an overview of what we do, so I recommend you read it. I’d like…
Read MoreBrain Fitness News: Posit Science, Slate
A couple of quick links DISCOVER Magazine, May 2007 issue, brings a great article titled “The Elastic Brain: Michael Merzenich believes you can tone your mind and stave off memory loss. All it takes is time in his mental gym”. The article (which is not available online) provides a great overview of the amazing work of…
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