Author Archives: Laura Fay

Memory Screening: The Latest Debate

Sandra, a fit 65-year-old woman, believes in the benefits of proactive health care. She exercises regularly and never misses an annual physical. So when she sees a flier for a free memory screening event at her local Kmart, she thinks it’s a great opportunity to check on her brain health too. Sandra’s reasoning would seem [...]

SCAN Health Plan selects HAPPYneuron’s Brain Gym

Cognitive Exercises within SCAN Health Plan’s Mobile Resource Center for Seniors More than 20 Free Brain Training Games for Continued cognitive health Mountain View and Long Beach, CA, March 16, 2010 — HAPPYneuron, Inc., a leading provider of brain fitness solutions, in collaboration with SCAN Health Plan, today debuted its new ‘Vital’ brain gym. The [...]

Alzheimer’s Disease 2010 Facts & Figures

This week the Alzheimer’s Association issued its 2010 Fact and Figures and the numbers show no surprises. That is, we were all expecting the numbers to be on a continual increase year over year and that was pretty evident in the reading. Let’s review the basic numbers: As the 7th leading cause of death in [...]

Can you Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time?

Ever heard the expression “bet you can’t walk and chew gum at the same time?” I am not sure I really appreciated the full extent of its meaning until just last week. At the 3rd International Congress on Gait and Mental Function in Washington DC in February, a series of new research studies were unveiled. [...]

HAPPYneuron sponsors SharpBrains Summit

HAPPYneuron sponsors the Sharpbrains Summit

101 New Year’s Resolutions

It’s the time  to reflect on the past year 2009 and set new personal goals for the coming year 2010. We have a few ideas for you – some simple, some bigger. The important thing is to resolve to change something. Consider the positive effects on your brain. You’ll be all the better for it…. [...]

New Cognitive Profile Features

We are delighted to introduce 3 new features to get the most from your cognitive cross-training experience and helping you learn more about your cognitive profile. These latest features can be seen in your Cognitive Performance Dashboard when you are logged in to your membership account at www.happy-neuron.com. Click to read more -> Cognitive Profile [...]

Splitwords for Your iPhone and iPod Touch!

Now you can play the all time favorite HAPPYneuron game on your iPhone! Splitwords is designed to help you banish that ‘tip of the tongue’ syndrome forever. You can: * Publish your high scores to compare yourself to the world’s best players! * Challenge yourself in English * Play also in Spanish, French, German or Dutch. Two game [...]

Thanksgiving Brain Savers

This may come as a surprise, but some of the foods most likely to land on the table this Thanksgiving are really good for you and can deliver a bundle of benefits to your brain. From stuffing to cranberries to red wine to hot chocolate, and even that last sip of coffee, there are many [...]

Educating yourself about Alzheimer’s disease

Lack of awareness and education are major contributors to the burgeoning Alzheimer’s problem today.  And while the benefits of awareness may not be obvious, they are very real. For example, do you know what you can do today to reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s later in life?  Do you know how we can immediately [...]