Posts Tagged ‘quality-of-life’
3 ways to manage smartphone use and improve quality of life
_____ As psychologist Chris Willard often says, our phones can be our greatest enemy or greatest friend. While they can save us time and energy, educate and entertain us, and keep us safe in emergencies, they can also distract us from the things we need in life to stay happy and healthy.
Read MoreGrowing research aims at helping cancer patients in distress access most-likely-to-help self-care options, from Mindfulness training to Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
___ Mindfulness in cancer treatment: time to stop and think (The Conversation): “Breathe deeply and focus on the moment: mindfulness now appears everywhere as a technique to improve well-being, including in health care. Mindfulness training is often suggested for cancer patients to reduce high levels of anxiety and distress associated with diagnosis, treatment and anticipation…
Read MoreJust announced: Brainnovations Pitch Contest on December 6th, 2017, featuring a stellar “Sharp Tank”
In order to foster innovative bridges and problem-solving between scientists, practitioners, technologists and entrepreneurs, the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (December 5–7th) will host a Brainnovations Pitch Contest on December 6th. Early-stage startups will submit their elevator pitch and 1–2 page business plan, and up to 16 selected Finalists will get to pitch their idea to the Judges and…
Read MoreStudy: Disruptions in brain connectivity may explain TBI-related cognitive deficits
Brain connectivity disruptions may explain cognitive deficits in people with brain injury (UT-Dallas release): “Cognitive impairment following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is common, often adversely affecting quality of life for those 1.7 million Americans who experience a TBI each year. Researchers at
Read MoreStudy: Cognitive deficits continue long term in cancer survivors in domains important for social and executive functioning
Cognitive Deficits Continue Long Term in Cancer Survivors (Medscape): “Although cancer patients frequently experience short-term cognitive deficits, little is known about how long these deficits last or whether they worsen over time. Now, data from a large national sample suggest that cognitive deficits may persist long term.
Read MoreReport: Revolutions in neurotechnology will soon influence every aspect of human life
Center for Neurotechnology Studies Announces Release of Trends in Neurotechnology August 2015 (Potomac Institute for Policy Studies): “Revolutions in neurotechnology will soon influence every aspect of human life. Neurotechnology can be used to further understand the natural processes of the brain, study and treat neurological disorders and injuries, and enhance neural capabilities, resulting in increased…
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