Posts Tagged ‘Resiliency’
Brain Coach Answers: How Can I Be More Creative? Is Creativity a Part of Brain Fitness?
“Creativity is not just about the creation of an art object, or a piece of music, or a film, or the creation of a scientific project, but also about the creation of social relations and of cultural institutions,” says Antonio Damasio. “People rarely associate these latter areas with creativity, but anytime we produce something new,…
Read MoreMicrofinance and a Very Sharp Brain
We would like to join other bloggers in congratulating Muhammad Yunus for having been awarded the Nobel Peace Price.
Read MoreMicrofinance, and a very sharp brain
We would like to join other bloggers in congratulating Muhammad Yunus for having been awarded the Nobel Peace Price. The genesis of microfinance, in Professor Yunus’ own words. Not often can we find personified examples of what we write about. For 3 out of the last 4 entries in this blog, I can not think…
Read MoreThe Art of Changing the Brain: Interview with Dr. James Zull
Learning through a virtuous Learning Cycle. That’s the message from Dr. James Zull, Professor of Biology and Biochemistry at Case Western University, Director of UCITE (The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education), and Professor of a Human Learning and The Brain class. Dr. Zull loves to learn. And to teach. And to build…
Read MoreCognitive Training and ADD/ADHD: Interview with Prof. David Rabiner
On Friday we had the opportunity to interview Professor David Rabiner. He is a Senior Research Scientist and the Director of Psychology and Neuroscience Undergraduate Studies at Duke University, and also advocate for children and adults with ADD/ADHD. Alvaro Fernandez (AF): welcome, Professor Rabiner. Could you first provide us with some background on your research interests?
Read MoreBrain and Mind Fitness Programs: resiliency, on top of attention, memory…
Today: 6.30pm: I leave the office, downtown San Francisco, and take the train. 6.44pm: just before arriving in my station, I remember I have an appointment with my hairdresser, which means I have to walk in a different direction than usual. 6.48pm: I find myself walking towards my house, opposite direction from my hairdresser. You may have…
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