Category Archives: Brain health

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, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Training, Lifelong learning, Mental Health, Neurons, neural connections, plasticity | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

The Financial Cost of Brain Decline

May 14, 2009 – 1:37 pm

As baby boomers approach retirement age, the field of cognitive fitness has begun to gain more prominence. In this interview with health blogger, David William, I speak about the magnitude of the economic impact of Alzheimer’s and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), the strategies that can be used to slow mental decline, and how HAPPYneuron is [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain businesses, Cognitive Training | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

Be a Safe Driver

April 24, 2009 – 5:55 pm

Cognitive Skills for safe driving

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Also posted in Attention Skills, Brain Decline, Cognitive Training, Concentration, Executive Functions, Visual and Spatial Skills | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Memory Loss explained..

April 21, 2009 – 7:41 pm

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, many [...]

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain Fitness Websites, Health & Wellness, Memory, Memory Training | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Feeback on the new features

March 2, 2009 – 5:10 pm

The latest new features have been out there now for over 4 weeks. We’ve been hearing from you and are delighted with your responses.  Seems like like we got a few things right and we always appreciate the positive feedback. Thank You!
“I love the new features!” – Susan
“I like the new look, it’s an exciting [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Brain Fitness Online, Brain Training, Serious Games | Tagged | Comments (0)

Does Brain Health Suffer During Stressful Economic Times?

February 5, 2009 – 6:31 pm

Does brain health suffer during stressful economic times? How?
Generally speaking, stress does affect your cognitive capacity and ability. Memory performance decrease, it can become increasingly difficult to difficult to focus, etc.. In fact, when you are stressed out, a number of intrusive thoughts affects your working memory performance, and therefore, your ability to concentrate [...]

By Sandrine Belier Ph.D. | Also posted in Brain Fitness Websites, Mental Health | Comments (0)

Stay Connected to Improve Brain Function

January 27, 2009 – 3:21 pm

They say that human beings are social animals. It seems intuitive (even for introverts!) that social contact has benefits. Obviously we need other people to fulfill basic needs such making sure that our genes outlive us. Maybe less obviously, we seem to need other people to maintain adequate levels of mental well-being and motivation. Even [...]

By Dr. Pascale Michelon | Also posted in Baby Boomers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain Research, Brain Training, Brain Training Science, Cognitive Neuroscience | Tagged | Comments (0)

How Does the Brain Work?

January 15, 2009 – 4:03 pm

The Alzheimer’s Association has done a very nice job of offering a wonderful Interactive Tour of the Brain…….. in 13 languages. Check it out.

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Brain anatomy and imaging, Mind/Body | Comments (0)

New Year Resolution: A Sharper Brain

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 [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Brain Fitness Websites, Brain exercises, Cognitive Training, Mind Fitness | Comments (0)

A Comprehensive Overview on Alzheimer’s Disease

April 18, 2008 – 11:22 pm

It seems that Alzheimer’s disease crops up in the news every week…..new drugs, new risk factors, compelling personal stories. Here’s a very informative article and two videos from the New York Times that humanize and sum up what the disease is about from different perspectives. Read more about it here…

By Diana Miner | Also posted in Alzheimers | Comments (0)