Monthly Archives: July 2009

Brain Healthy Foods, What to Choose

July 23, 2009 – 11:12 pm

Of course, there are many excellent types of food and ingredients for your brain. But which ones are totally natural and easily available? Let’s cover  five of the brain healthiest foods, starting with… wild salmon! We all know the benefits of salmon, especially wild as opposed to farm-raised salmon. It is a great source of [...]

By Sandrine Belier Ph.D. | Posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Health & Wellness, Memory, neural connections, Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Into Tomorrow Radio Show

July 22, 2009 – 12:35 am

At the Games for Health conference in Boston last month,  I spoke with Dave Graveline on “Into Tomorrow”, a Consumer Electronics and Technology Show.  How many time have I been asked about the origins of the name HAPPYneuron? Hundreds! The answer is here.   Listen on.

By Laura Fay | Posted in Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Brain exercises, Brain games, Health & Wellness, Serious Games | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Writing in the Stars – Answer

July 19, 2009 – 12:03 am

How did you do on the  previously posted (Friday July 17th) logical reasoning challenge called  Writing in the Stars? Here’s the answer: 1. recluse 2. amateur 3. attache 4. steeple 5. starter 6. rupture Cheers!

By Laura Fay | Posted in Books, Brain exercises, Brain games, Executive Functions | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

Protein Shakes for the Brain – Content Preview

July 17, 2009 – 11:54 pm

We have launched the latest brain training exercise book, Protein Shakes for the Brain, developed by founders Michel  Noir, Ph.D and Bernard Croisile,  MD Neurology, Ph.D. & HAPPYneruron’s Chief Scientist. Discover 90 new games and exercises to train your brain over the summer months on the go. Protein Shakes for the Brain, is packed full [...]

By Laura Fay | Posted in Alzheimers, Brain games, Executive Functions, Mind Games | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Keep Your Coffee Habit….

July 9, 2009 – 4:05 pm

Not just one, but two recent studies have shown that increases in caffeine caused significant decreases in abnormal levels of proteins  linked to Alzheimer’s Disease. The scientists believe that the discoveries could lead to caffeine being a treatment in the future as well as defensive strategy to the disease.  Pour another cup of coffee and [...]

By Dr. Michel Noir | Posted in Alzheimers, Memory, memory loss, Seniors | Tagged , , , | Comments (1)

Hang Out this Holiday Weekend

July 2, 2009 – 12:16 pm

July 4th is almost here and there are likely to be BBQs, family gatherings, community events, fireworks and more on the agenda over the next few days.  Is this good for your brain? “Absolutely”, says the scientific community who have studied the positive effects of socializing on the brain – specifically delaying brain decline and [...]

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Posted in Brain Decline, Brain health, Health & Wellness, Memory, Memory Training, Seniors | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)