The 5th annual Games for Health Conference was held in Boston. It was co-sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, from whom HAPPYneuron was a proud award recipient last year. I presented about enabling better tools for professionally guided Cognitive Remediation programs. The slides can be found here…..
By Laura Fay
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Also posted in Brain Decline, Cognitive Impairment, cognitive remediation, Mental Health, mild cognitive impairment, plasticity
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Tagged Add new tag, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Decline, cognitive improvement, Cognitive Neuroscience, cognitive problems, Cognitive Rehabilitation, cognitive remediation, mild cognitive impairment
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According to a new, long-term research study by neurological experts at the Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Rush University Medical Center, both African-American and white older patients with Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment have an increased risk of mortality. Research results were published in the June 2009 issue of Archives of Neurology. Alzheimer’s disease has [...]
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 exercises, Brain health, Brain Research, Casual Games, Cognitive Neuroscience, 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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There are many memory disorders and it can be difficult to understand the differences. I am asked the question all the time “What are the different type of memory loss?” Let me offer a very brief summary here….. Normal memory loss: Everybody’s brain ages. As the connections and chemicals in the brain alter with time, [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Memory, Memory Training
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Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Decline, brain function, cognitive problems, dementia, mci, memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, prevent alzheimer's
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Last week I spoke with Adrian Berg of the Longevity Club Radio Show about the HAPPYneuron cross training program, the history of brain science, the impact of technology on the effectiveness of the program and the resulting cognitive health benefits for life. Listen on (about 5 minutes into the show).
By Laura Fay
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Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain Research, Cognitive Neuroscience
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Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, brain science, brain strength, mild cognitive impairment, prevent alzheimer's
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Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. The most common form of dementia among older people is Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which initially involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. Although scientists are learning more every day, right now they still do [...]
Here’s an article in the New York Times that suggests ways to improve our thinking. Learning new material, yoga, aerobic exercise and caffeine are all mentioned as ways to stay sharp and in tune. In addition, there’s a link to another article that explains what mental status tests are, how they are performed and what [...]
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 [...]
By Laura Fay
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Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain exercises, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Brain Training, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Training, Concentration, Mind Fitness, Neurons, Neuropsychology
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November 24, 2007 – 5:56 pm
Overindulging during the Thanksgiving holidays? Don’t feel guilty because many of the foods we eat during the festivities contain significant amounts of antioxidants. Turkey, cranberries, stuffing and even hot cocoa can deliver benefits to your brain. Read the article in Psychology Today and reach for the leftovers!
November 12, 2007 – 11:42 pm
Stress is the condition or feeling experienced when the demands pressing upon an individual exceed the personal coping skills and social resources he or she can mobilize. As we all know, stress plays a prominent role in our daily lives, generally evoking negative associations. Aside from being associated with heart disease, a weak immune system, [...]