Posts Tagged ‘Internet’
Harnessing brain training games to better research, prevent and treat Alzheimer’s Disease
— Brain Training Database: Treasure Trove for Preclinical Alzheimer’s Research? (Alzforum): “Some researchers think brain games in general—which adapt to each user’s cognitive ability—may one day serve as cognitive diagnostics to
Read MoreWhat cognitive skills are for (or, is the Internet making us dumber?)
(Click on the image above to play with the “gigapan” NASA built using 36,000 “selfies”) NASA Releases Earth Day ‘Global Selfie’ Mosaic (press release): “For Earth Day this year, NASA invited people around the world to step outside to take a “selfie” and share it with the world on social media. NASA released Thursday a…
Read MoreInternet-driven innovation drives new digital health market, social change
Brain Health And Wellness Innovation Drives New Digital Health Market, Social Change (Young Upstarts): “Technology has completely changed the practice of medicine, providing incredible imaging techniques and data that now play a key role in treating injuries and illnesses. Sophisticated tools give researchers amazing new insights that advance our understanding of human anatomy, including the brain.…
Read MoreUpdate: Alzheimer’s Disease population to triple — unless we prevent or delay it
Time for SharpBrains’ February 2013 eNewsletter, featuring this time new science and analysis on Alzheimer’s Disease, ADHD, mental well-being, brain health, and more. Enjoy! New science: Alzheimer’s Disease population to triple: We need smarter research, public health initiatives and lifestyles, by Pascale Michelon, PhD National Science Foundation report: Can interactive media boost attention and well-being? Study: Mindfulness training…
Read MoreIs the Internet Good or Bad for Your Brain?
“The controversy itself is superficial; as the obvious reality is the internet and technology are not only here to stay, but constantly evolving and permeating more of our lives…The real conversation should be how we can best use the Internet in smarter ways that help us to monitor and enhance the brain, and how can…
Read MoreIs the Internet making us dumber? (Nope, just different)
Is the Internet Really Making Us Dumber? (Der Spiegel): “In Germany, scores increase by about 3 IQ points each decade. In fact, the tests have to be adjusted every few years to keep up. The test currently used for children is called the WISC-IV. A person claiming to have an IQ of 130 needs to…
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