Posts Tagged ‘Plasticity’
Neuroplasticity explains why humans adapt faster than (genetically-controlled) chimpanzees
Nature and nurture: Human brains evolved to be more responsive to environmental influences (Phys.org): “Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives, but what is it about the human brain that makes us so different? Researchers at the George Washington University may have unearthed another piece of the puzzle.
Read MoreStudy: Brain training game can improve prospective memory and activities of daily living
‘Virtual Week’ brain game has potential to help older adults remain independent longer (press release): “An international team of scientists has demonstrated that just one month of training on a “Virtual Week” computer brain game helps older adults significantly strengthen prospective memory — a type of memory that is crucial for planning, everyday functioning and…
Read MoreBrain Evolution and Why it is Meaningful Today to Improve Our Brain Health
Over the last months, thanks to the traffic growth of SharpBrains.com (over 100,000 unique visitors per month these days, THANK YOU for visiting today and please come back!), a number of proactive book agents, publishers and authors have contacted us to inform us of their latest brain-related books. We have taken a look at many…
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