Posts Tagged ‘social-engagement’
On the brain-boosting benefits of social engagement–and walking the Camino
Welcome to a new edition of SharpBrains e‑newsletter, discussing this time four important topics—social engagement, wearables, inattentive driving, bilingualism and the brain— and sharing an update on a bold new initiative to help women leaders in career transition. #1. On the brain-boosting benefits of (healthy, productive) social engagement #2. Study: Consumer wearable devices tend to…
Read MoreOn the brain-boosting benefits of (healthy, productive) social engagement
You have probably read about the many cognitive and brain benefits of social stimulation but, are all types of social engagement equal? What matters most with social interactions – quantity or quality? Neuroscientists have found that social engagement can benefit the brain by helping build cognitive and brain reserve and lower stress levels, especially when social…
Read MoreStudy: Work in adulthood seen to significantly delay memory decline after age 60, supporting the Cognitive Reserve theory
Memory Loss Slower for Working Women (MedPage Today): Working women had slower memory decline as they aged than women who had not worked outside the home, a longitudinal study found. Non-working mothers were twice as likely to develop memory impairment at age 70 as working married mothers, reported Elizabeth Rose Mayeda, PhD, MPH, of the UCLA Fielding…
Read MoreElizabeth Frates, Director of Medical Student Education at the Institute of Life Medicine, to speak @ 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit
We are proud to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Frates, Director of Medical Student Education at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, will speak at the 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit (October 28–30th) about How front-line professionals can incorporate the emerging brain health toolkit to their practices. Dr. Elizabeth (Beth) Frates is trained as a physiatrist as well as a health and…
Read MoreTranscript: Q&A on Social interactions and the Brain
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Read MoreStress Management as Key Factor For Cognitive Fitness, and More News
A roundup of several excellent articles this week: Keeping Your Brain Fit (US News and World Report) — “In a study of more than 2,800 people ages 65 or older, Harvard researchers found that those with at least five social tiesâ€â€church groups, social groups, regular visits, or phone calls with family and friendsâ€â€were less likely to…
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