Posts Tagged ‘posit-science-classic’
Brain Quiz: Do You Have a Brain?
Have you already read The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness? Let’s see… 1. Pick the only part of your body that does not contain fat: a. Arm b. Thigh c. Brain d. None Answer: d) Fats are also present in the brain: in neurons’ membranes to keep them flexible. These fats are the omega 3 and omega 6 fatty…
Read MoreDebunking 10 Brain Training/ Cognitive Health Myths
Think about this: How can anyone take care of his or her brain when every week brings a new barrage of articles and studies which seem to contradict each other? Do supplements improve memory? Do you need both physical and mental exercise or is one of them enough? Which brain training approach, if any, is worth…
Read MoreDoes cognitive training work? (For Whom? For What?)
The study shows how cognitive training work and for whom. Short-term improvements can be obtained for some specific cognitive skills by using a computerized training program.
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