A new controlled study using HAPPYneuron exercises has been launched at the prestigious University of Zurich, Institute of Psychology, Switzerland under the supervision of Dr. Anne Echen. The goal of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of episodic memory training consisting of personalized adaptive computer exercises. 40 subjects between the ages of 60 and [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Brain Research, Brain Training Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Training, memory loss, Seniors
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Tagged Brain Research, brain science, brain stimulation, Brain Training, Cognitive Neuroscience, memory loss
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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.
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!
Now, with the new “Workout Reminders” feature, you can tell the HAPPYneuron Coach to email your personalized workout on a schedule that suits you. You may never forget your brain workout again!
In recent years scientists have become intensely interested in what could be called a super memory club. At a retirement community in Southern California fewer than one in 200 persons out of 20,000 are living past 90 without a trace of dementia. It is a group that, for the first time, is large enough to [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain health, Brain Research, Casual Games, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Mind Games, Seniors
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Tagged Add new tag, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain health, dementia, memory loss, prevent alzheimer's
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Now, according to a study published on April 3 in the journal Science, researchers from University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health found more evidence that sleep resets the brain to allow more growth and learning the next day. Read about their fascinating research here. So get a good night’s sleep – your [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Brain Decline, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Brain Research, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Training, Lifelong learning, Mental Health, neural connections, Neurons, plasticity
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Tagged Add new tag, Brain health, Brain Research, neural connections, plasticity, sleep
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When I asked our developers to create a Cognitive Exercise Widget that can be shared from person to person over the web, that very afternoon it was done. When I expressed surprise, “It’s only software !” they told me. So, click to play and forward to your friends for the joy of sharing. And, as [...]
February 15, 2009 – 1:51 pm
Happy President’s Day! Here’s the answer to the Double Puzzle. Did you get it?
February 14, 2009 – 8:47 pm
Do you know the lingo of the Founding Fathers? This language skills puzzle will put it to the test. Unscramble the anagrams and assemble the identified letters in sequence 1 though 12. The results will be posted here by Monday, Feb 16th at 12 noon Pacific Time, the day our nation observes President’s Day. No [...]
January 2, 2009 – 6:55 pm
Why not start the New Year with a resolution to sharpen your brain. HAPPYneuron’s balanced workout formula ensures that you are getting the optimal stimulation to maximize the brain’s neural network strength. Also, we have been hard at work to bring you new features and functions. In the coming weeks you can look forward to [...]