Posts Tagged ‘insurance’
Shall we question the brand new book of human troubles
With three years still left until publication, the fights over the new version of the psychiatric diagnostic manual, the DSM‑V, are hotting up and The New York Times has a concise article that covers most of the main point of contention. — “What you have in the end, Mr. Shorter said, “is this process of…
Read MoreGrand Rounds 5:12 — Healthcare Reform Q&A
“If Dr. Rob can interview Santa, why can’t I interview a select group of health & medical bloggers? They will have some good ideas to share”. So did President-elect Obama came to realize a few days ago. After his people kindly contacted our people, we felt compelled to grant him open access to our collective wisdom.…
Read MoreThe Future of the Aging Society: Burden or Human Capital?
(Please note that this is my personal take at the discussions that took place in Dubai as part of the Global Agenda Council on the Challenges of Gerontology put together by the World Economic Forum, and builds on the work of my colleagues, but it does not represent a formal document or statement of position.…
Read MoreBrain Fitness Newsletter: Premium Research Sponsors
Here you have the twice-a-month newsletter with our most popular blog posts. Please remember that you can subscribe to receive this Newsletter by email, simply by submitting your email at the top of this page. Have you ever wondered how we can maintain SharpBrains’ website, blog and newsletter without selling any products and with only limited…
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 MoreYour comments on cognitive training, Posit Science, Alzheimer’s Australia, gerontology, games
I have fallen behind on answering a few excellent recent comments ‑on cognitive training overall, Posit Science and Alzheimer’s Australia, gerontology and the brain, the value of videogames‑, so let me address them here: 1) Nicks says (Brain Fitness Programs For Seniors Housing, Healthcare and Insurance Providers: Evaluation Checklist) “This report is interesting and it addresses…
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