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. From week to week gradually increase the length of your exercise sessions and along with improving your physical [...]
August 24, 2009 – 6:16 pm
The popular executive function game Tower of Hanoi has been widgetized for you! Share it as you will. Have fun!. Before you try to figure out how the Egyptians built the pyramids, try out your problem-solving skills with this game. In this game, you must configure colored rings on a series of pegs in order [...]
August 15, 2009 – 3:57 pm
Can you match which cognitive skills are needed for excellence in all sports? For example, in the game of horseshoes, hand-eye coordination and mental focus are critical to a successful game. How about swimming, rowing or tennis? Sports Skills Hockey Horseshoes Racquetball Tai Chi Rowing Hiking Sailing Snooker/Pool Basketball Archery Anticipation Depth perception Concentration Strategic [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Posted in Attention Skills, Concentration, Executive Functions, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Memory, Visual and Spatial Skills
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Also tagged Attention Skills, Brain health, Brain Training, executive function skills, Language Games, Memory Training, visual-spatial skills
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Last Saturday, August 1st, the 2009 Summer National Senior Games started in San Francisco. HAPPYneuron was proud to be present with its sponsoring partner Humana. Senior Games, you’re saying? Surely, seniors can be active and do regular exercise but doesn’t the term “games” involve a competition? Are seniors actually able to compete in a sports [...]
Of course, there are many excellent types of food and ingredients for your brain. But which ones are totally natural and easily available? Let’s cover five of the brain healthiest foods, starting with… wild salmon! We all know the benefits of salmon, especially wild as opposed to farm-raised salmon. It is a great source of [...]
By Sandrine Belier Ph.D.
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Posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Health & Wellness, Memory, neural connections, Nutrition
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Also tagged Alzheimer's Disease, brain, brain food, Brain health, brain matter, dementia, stroke
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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!
We have launched the latest brain training exercise book, Protein Shakes for the Brain, developed by founders Michel Noir, Ph.D and Bernard Croisile, MD Neurology, Ph.D. & HAPPYneruron’s Chief Scientist. Discover 90 new games and exercises to train your brain over the summer months on the go. Protein Shakes for the Brain, is packed full [...]
Learning on the job isn’t a luxury these days; it’s absolutely necessary. And that is where your brain at work comes in. The Dana Foundation has launched a new website – Your Brain at Work
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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Posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain Research, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness
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Also tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain health, brain science, brain strength, mild cognitive impairment, prevent alzheimer's
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