Category Archives: plasticity

What is Neuroplasticity?

August 5, 2010 – 7:02 pm

For more than four centuries it was a common held belief that our brains only developed during childhood and then grew rigid during adulthood lending false credence to the old adage, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But researchers are continuing to prove that this outdated theory is not accurate and are providing [...]

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Magnesium May Improve Memory Study Shows

January 29, 2010 – 1:10 pm

A recent study on magnesium showed measurable improvements in working memory, short and long-term memory, and an improved ability to learn new things (with supplementation).

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Also posted in Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Memory, Nutrition, brain food, neural connections | Tagged , , , | Comments (4)

Physical Brain Boosters

September 10, 2009 – 3:51 pm

To get the most from your brain performance as you take physical exercise,  follow this simple advice:
Exercise within the boundaries of your fitness level. Work out a training program that suits you and never over-do it. [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Fitness, Mind Fitness, Physical Exercise | Tagged , , | Comments (1)

Staying Sharp by Getting Social

September 3, 2009 – 11:01 am

brain decline has a profound impact on the life and relationships of people who develop it. “Being socially active, being an intellectually engaged individual, having recreational time, enjoying a good diet, lacking stress – these are all things that tend to help in avoiding dementia,” says Dr. Lawrence Whalley, author of The Aging Brain and [...]

By Dr. Michel Noir | Also posted in Brain Decline, Brain health, Mental Health, Seniors, dementia | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Better tools for Cognitive Remediation Programs

June 19, 2009 – 2:54 pm

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 | Also posted in Brain Decline, Cognitive Impairment, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, cognitive remediation, mild cognitive impairment | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

May 30, 2009 – 5:43 pm

The Alzheimer’s Association recently published an article on the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The first sign is occasional memory loss, like not being able to remember important dates or events, further signs are difficulties in planning or solving problems, completing everyday tasks, confusing time and place and not knowing [...]

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain health, Memory, Seniors, memory loss | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

Sleep Your Way to a Healthy Brain

May 14, 2009 – 1:53 pm

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 | Also posted in Brain Decline, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain Research, Brain exercises, Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Training, Lifelong learning, Mental Health, Neurons, neural connections | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)