Monthly Archives: January 2010

Magnesium May Improve Memory Study Shows

January 29, 2010 – 1:10 pm

A recent study on magnesium showed measurable improvements in working memory, short and long-term memory, and an improved ability to learn new things (with supplementation).

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Posted in brain food, Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Memory, neural connections, Nutrition, plasticity | Tagged , , , | Comments (4)

Are Older Brains Wiser?

January 27, 2010 – 2:13 am

Older brains may be wiser brains!

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Posted in Aging Well, Memory, Seniors | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

HAPPYneuron Featured Guest at SharpBrains Summit

January 22, 2010 – 9:33 pm

A highlight of the SharpBrains Summit was a talk given by Michel Noir from HAPPYneuron about the remediation and rehabilitation of neurocognitive deficits.

By Michael Rucker | Posted in Aging Well, Brain health, Brain Research, Brain Training, Brain Training Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Rehabilitation, cognitive remediation, Events | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Can Cooking Dinner Help Your Brain?

January 15, 2010 – 5:36 pm

Cooking is an activity that takes a person through a variety of brain functions. When we take to our kitchens to prepare our favorite dinner recipes, we are also honing many of our cognitive skills.

By Michael Rucker | Posted in Aging Well, Attention Skills, Brain exercises, brain food, Brain health, Health & Wellness, Mind Fitness | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (3)

HAPPYneuron sponsors SharpBrains Summit

January 12, 2010 – 4:37 pm

HAPPYneuron sponsors the Sharpbrains Summit

By Laura Fay | Posted in Brain Training, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Rehabilitation, cognitive remediation | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Does Your Brain Need to Go Back to School?

January 7, 2010 – 8:15 pm

For most adolescents, teenagers, and young adults, January marks the end of winter break and a return to school. But what about those of us who are far removed from formal educational experiences? Could our brains benefit from schooling? Recently there was an article in the New York Times entitled How to Train the Aging Brain by Barbara Strauch. In the article, Barbara asks whether the aging brain is, “…a brain that should be in school?” In other words, are there activities that we can participate in that will help us improve our brain function as we age?

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