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Can you see the bus above?
Assuming it is moving forward, in which direction do you think it’s traveling, right or left?
Please try answering on your own before checking below… Read the rest of this entry »
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—Language task fMRI and resting-state fMRI data from a presurgical patient with left temporal lobe epilepsy. Copyright Bradley Goodyear, Einat Liebenthal and Victoria Mosher.
Can brain scans help doctors navigate epilepsy surgery? (UPI)
“…When medication doesn’t effectively control epilepsy, surgery may be recommended. Doctors can remove the part of the brain that triggers seizures or use certain procedures to control seizure activity.
Before surgery, however, the brain must be “mapped” to ensure the regions responsible for language and memory aren’t damaged during Read the rest of this entry »
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Brain Gain: Computerized Training May Boost Cognition in MCI (Medscape):
“Computerized cognitive training (CCT) for patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) appears to have a beneficial effect on global cognition, memory, and attention and improves psychosocial functioning, including depressive symptoms, Read the rest of this entry »
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Neuro Chip Records Brain Cell Activity (R&D):
“Brain functions are controlled by millions of brain cells. However, in order to understand how the brain controls functions, such as simple reflexes or learning and memory, we must be able to record Read the rest of this entry »
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Had a good night’s sleep?
We hope you did, so you can fully enjoy all the fascinating articles and brain teasers in the new edition of SharpBrains’ eNewsletter…including excellent advice on how to combine general sleep hygiene with mindful and cognitive techniques, and a book giveaway.
Happy reading!
New thinking:
New research:
New tools:
Books and other educational resources:
Finally, some fun Brain teasers:
Have a great month of June!
The SharpBrains Team