Posts Tagged ‘mental-stimulation’
Study: Building cognitive reserve helps delay memory and thinking decline regardless of genetic or childhood markers
Building cognitive reserve could protect against memory and thinking decline, even with low childhood cognition scores (Alzheimer’s Research UK): New research suggests that people who develop high ‘cognitive reserve’ by the time they reach 69 years old may reduce their likelihood of memory and thinking decline, even with low childhood cognitive abilities. The study was…
Read MoreApril 21st virtual lecture to discuss 25 Must-Know Facts about Brain Health, Neuroplasticity and Technology
Dear SharpBrains friend, As Dr. Robert Bilder, Tan Le and myself finalize the curriculum for the upcoming virtual lecture on April 21st, we are working hard to select the key brain-related facts that everyone should truly understand in order to navigate the growing stream of news articles, research reports and marketing claims. Focusing on 25 fundamental…
Read MoreMental stimulation over genetics: How to hold off Alzheimer’s Disease 8+ Years (even APOE4 carriers)
Feeding the Brain’s Curiosity Helps Delay Alzheimer’s, Study Says (Bloomberg): “People genetically prone to Alzheimer’s who went to college, worked in complex fields and stayed engaged intellectually held off the disease almost a decade longer than others, a study found.
Read MoreAsk your Questions about Cognitive Enhancement across the Lifespan
Heads-up: the most brain-friendly book discussion continues today, and you can Send Your Questions to 7 recognized experts! These are the two next webchats in the series:
Read MoreDr. Sherrie All: A neuropsychologist shaping the future of cognitive wellness
What is your current job title and organization, and what excites you the most about working there? I’m the founder of the Chicago Center for Cognitive Wellness and consultant to Mather LifeWays. What excites me about working at both places is that it enables me to be a pioneer in helping people better understand and take…
Read MoreMaximizing brain fitness and mental well-being improves both public health and individual quality of life
We’re having a good conversation among SharpBrains Summit participants, prompted by the blog post Lifelong brain wellness and performance–not medical disease–drives growing demand for digital brain health solutions. In what is a beautiful example of the need to see both the forest and the trees
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