By: SharpBrains

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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 »
By: Dr. Pascale Michelon

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Mental rotation refers to moving things around in your mind. It is one of the main visuospatial skills we all have…in different degrees, yes.
Here’s an example. Please picture in your mind an arrow pointing to the right. Now, turn this arrow so it points to the left. Done? You have just performed a mental rotation. Read the rest of this entry »
By: SharpBrains
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AARP just released a very interesting brain health research study based on 1,200 online interviews conducted in August 2014. Key findings include:
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important to all consumers (99% find it at least somewhat important). Brain health is the second most important component in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, after heart health (37% find brain health most important while 51% find heart health most important). Younger consumers Read the rest of this entry »
By: SharpBrains
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Brain teaser: Please consider Linda, a 31-year-old woman, single and bright. When she was a student, in high school and in college too, she was deeply involved in social justice issues, and also participated in environmental protests. Which is more probable about Linda’s occupation today? Read the rest of this entry »
By: SharpBrains
Time for SharpBrains’ May 2014 e‑newsletter. If you’re looking for new thinking, research and tools to enhance lifelong brain health and performance, you’re in the right place…
New thinking:
New research:
New tools:
Have a great month of June! To start on the right foot, you may want to tease your mind with this visual illusion…
Cheers,
The SharpBrains Team