August 20, 2010 – 9:15 pm
My colleague Dr. Jeffery Cummings gave a very informative interview to the Las Vegas Review-Journal last week (entitled Alzheimer’s studies urge active retirement). In the article, Dr. Cummings highlights the growing body of research that leading an active life, especially after retirement, appears to be one of the most important things one can do in [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Research, Brain health, Cognitive Impairment, Health & Wellness, Seniors
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Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain health, Brain Research, brain science, prevent alzheimer's, Seniors
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Whether it is classical, jazz, or good old-fashioned rock and roll, almost everyone enjoys listening to some form of music. Music can also be good for the brain as highlighted in a recent Cochrane Systematic Review of the prevailing research on music therapy, titled Music Therapy for Acquired Brain Injury.
When someone suffers from an acquired [...]
You’ve probably heard that your brain starts to shrink as you get older, and that it gets harder to learn new skills and absorb new information. It is true that certain human brain parts stop developing in our mid 20s. However, (as discussed in a previous blog entry) medical scientists are now saying that in [...]
Barbara Strauch, the Health and Science Editor for the New York Times, was a guest on NPR’s radio program Fresh Air with Terry Gross last week to discuss the topic of the aging brain and promote her new book The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain: The Surprising Talents of the Middle-Aged Mind. During the [...]
Doctors and scientists have long known that n-3 fatty acids, also known as omega-3s, are purported to have a positive influence on brain health. If you are concerned with maintaining your cognitive abilities and keeping your brain healthy you likely already sustain a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids through fish, walnuts, supplementation and/or other [...]
Can Reducing Hypertension Also Reduce the Risk of cognitive decline?
The ill effects of hypertension (high blood pressure) have been well documented by the medical community. If you suffer from high blood pressure, there is a good chance you might also suffer from:
Pulsating headaches
Retinopathy or related eye damage and vision impairments
Nausea and vomiting
Chest pain and/or an [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Brain Research, Brain health, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Seniors, dementia
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Tagged Aging Well, Alzheimer's Disease, Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Brain health, Brain Research, Cognitive Neuroscience, high blood pressure, hypertension, prevent alzheimer's, Seniors
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January 27, 2010 – 2:13 am
Older brains may be wiser brains!
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
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Also posted in Brain Research, Brain Training, Brain Training Science, Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Events, cognitive remediation
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Tagged Add new tag, Brain Training, Cognitive Neuroscience, SharpBrains Summit
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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
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Also posted in Attention Skills, Brain exercises, Brain health, Health & Wellness, Mind Fitness, brain food
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Tagged brain food, Brain health, brain strength, Brain Training, cognitive improvement, health and wellness, Memory
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December 29, 2009 – 2:56 pm
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….
Get [...]
By Laura Fay
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Also posted in Attention Skills, Brain exercises, Concentration, Fitness, Language, Memory, Mind/Body, Physical Exercise, brain food, driving skills
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Tagged Brain exercises, brain food, Concentration, driving skills, Memory, Physical Exercise
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