September 5, 2008 – 1:10 am
We are very excited to share that the findings of a recently conducted scientific study of 271 HAPPYneuron members showing performance improvement of 8.5% on average after just 150 games played.
Upon analysis it was found that in those users that played consistently 3+ times per week for 20+ minutes, there is an [...]
I was reading a government report on aging related statistics, and was intrigued to note that about 15% of men aged 65+ report memory loss compared with only 11% of women of the same age group and the gap widens significantly after the age of 85. So I ponder….why is it that women have [...]
AMERICANS may worry about heart disease, stroke and diabetes, but they downright dread Alzheimer’s disease, a recent survey found. For good reason. One in eight adults over 65 is affected by the disease.
Those who are spared know they may end up with the burden of caring for a parent or a spouse who is affected. [...]
The scientific community continues to push ahead to identify the strong correlation between engaged in structured memory training and the ability to reason and to solve new problems independently (also referred to as Fluid Intelligence). The results of this important study were published on April 28th in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences [...]
January 1, 2008 – 3:11 pm
I thought to share with you a recent interview with Founder Dr. Bernard Croisile, Neurologist, Neuropsychologist and Happy Neuron’s Chief Scientist, about age related brain decline and what can be done.
As we age, what issues do people most complain about?
When we age, certain cognitive difficulties are usually more annoying than really hindering. These difficulties are [...]
By Laura Fay
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Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain Training, Brain exercises, Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Concentration, Health & Wellness, Mind Fitness, Neurons, Neuropsychology
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December 19, 2007 – 12:06 am
We are happy to offer this new game for preview to our members. Click here, login and play!
Game Description
Learn to recognize bird species by their song. You’ll need to discriminate between images of different species of birds and also between different types of songs. At times, these differences may be subtle, which makes this [...]
October 25, 2007 – 3:52 pm
Happy Neuron is proud to be selected, from a pool of 74 amazing entries, as a finalist in a competition entitled Why Games Matter: A Prescription for Improving Health and Health Care facilitated by Changemakers and the prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
This is a collaborative venture that showcases innovative and creative solutions that merge computer [...]
October 10, 2007 – 11:26 am
SharpBrains, Inc. provides individuals, companies and institutions with science-based information and guidance for brain health and Fitness. The company tracks and analyzes brain fitness research, markets, trends, and opportunities, offering clients insight and intelligence. The team at SharpBrains created a 10-point criteria checklist to help you evaluate and build a brain training program. The summary [...]
August 3, 2007 – 11:22 am
Brain Activity Reduces risk of Developing Neurodegenerative Diseases
A new study now confirms our beliefs: Train your brain on a regular basis and you should be able to considerably reduce risks to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
In Chicago, a major 5 year project that studied over 700 patients aged 80 and over has just come to an end [...]
By Dr. Michel Noir
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Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain Training, Brain anatomy and imaging, Brain exercises, Brain games, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Mind Fitness, Neurons, Neuropsychology, Seniors, Uncategorized
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Adding years to your life depends on many things – good genes are a start, but certain lifestyle habits can have quite a significant impact. Living longer is one thing, and living a cognitively strong life can be quite another. Health and Medical magazines have long touted the benefits of certain healthy behaviors for body [...]
By Laura
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Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Mind Fitness, Neurons, Neuropsychology, Nutrition, Seniors
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