Posts Tagged ‘smartphones’
Outsmarting Smart Technology to Reclaim our Health and Focus
Outsmarting Smart Technology to Reclaim our Health and Focus from SharpBrains We hope you enjoy this slidedeck supporting a fascinating talk at the 2019 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: The Future of Brain Health (March 7–9th). Full recordings are available for purchase here. 8–8.30am. Outsmarting Smart Technology to Reclaim our Health and Focus Dr. Margaret Morris, clinical psychologist, author of Left to…
Read MoreNew report: Empowering 8 Billion Minds via Ethical Development and Adoption of Neurotechnologies
? Empowering 8 Billion Minds: Enabling Better Mental Health for All via the Ethical Adoption of Technologies from WEF GFC on Neurotechnologies on Vimeo. A new report (opens PDF) created by the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Neurotechnologies, Empowering 8 Billion Minds: Enabling Better Mental Health for All via the Ethical Adoption of…
Read More3 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 MoreThree key insights to celebrate the holidays meaningfully
___ There is plenty of evidence to convince us that social connection is key to well-being. But relationships are complicated, bringing good and bad into our lives. Let us share a few key insights from scientific studies published in 2018 on topics relevant to leading a meaningful life. They won’t solve all of our social problems—but…
Read MoreLarge NIH study to collect and share data on the impact on kids’ brains of screen time and other social, behavioral, physical and environmental factors
NIH Study Probes Impact of Heavy Screen Time on Young Brains (Bloomberg): “Brain scans of adolescents who are heavy users of smartphones, tablets and video games look different from those of less active screen users, preliminary results from an ongoing study funded by the National Institutes of Health show
Read MoreDr. Albert Kwon, CEO of Brainnovations Winner AUGMENTx, wants to harness Augmented Reality to significantly ease access to Neurological Rehabilitation Therapies
___ Albert, what surprised you the most from the Judges’ questions and feedback during the Brainnovations Pitch Contest? It was a pleasant surprise to receive so many votes and such great feedback, which solidified my conviction that there is a great need to create new therapy options for stroke patients and other neurological injuries, especially…
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