February 12, 2010 – 5:27 pm
It is no secret that Baby Boomers are great communicators. No matter what side of the political coin a Boomer falls on, being a young adult in the 1960s usually meant engaging in some sort of social activity or some form of civil discourse. With the propensity towards engagement in social interaction during this period, [...]
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).
January 15, 2010 – 5:36 pm
Cooking is an activity that takes a person through a variety of brain functions. When we take to our kitchens to prepare our favorite dinner recipes, we are also honing many of our cognitive skills.
By Michael Rucker
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Also posted in Aging Well, Attention Skills, Brain exercises, Brain health, Mind Fitness, brain food
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Tagged brain food, Brain health, brain strength, Brain Training, cognitive improvement, health and wellness, Memory
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January 7, 2010 – 8:15 pm
For most adolescents, teenagers, and young adults, January marks the end of winter break and a return to school. But what about those of us who are far removed from formal educational experiences? Could our brains benefit from schooling? Recently there was an article in the New York Times entitled How to Train the Aging Brain by Barbara Strauch. In the article, Barbara asks whether the aging brain is, “…a brain that should be in school?” In other words, are there activities that we can participate in that will help us improve our brain function as we age?
December 23, 2009 – 3:40 pm
Just in time for the Holidays, here’s a list of healthy brain foods. Incorporate some into your Holiday feasts with friends and family….
Wholegrain foods: Your memory will love it! It has also been proved that higher levels of folic acid, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6 made it easier for women to recall information. Fortified cereals [...]
September 21, 2009 – 1:17 pm
Today – World Alzheimer’s Day, September 21, is a day when the Alzheimer’s Association and other organizations around the globe unite efforts to raise awareness about the disease and its impact on our families, communities and nations. World Alzheimer’s Day was first launched on September 21, 1994 by ADI. The fact that 35M people today [...]
By Laura Fay
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Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Cognitive Impairment, dementia, memory loss
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Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Decline, Brain Fitness Websites, Cognitive Neuroscience, dementia, prevent alzheimer's
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September 18, 2009 – 10:32 am
So you understand that maintaining a social network of friends is important to your cognitive health. Do you feel like your social life could use a boost? Try these tips for enhancing your social interactions and relationships:
Call a friend or relative you haven’t talked to in a while
Schedule a regular lunch or dinner date with [...]
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 team work
Visuo-spatial exploration
Focused attention
Visuo-spatial perception
Resisting interferences
Planning/strategic skills
Visual trajectory analysis
Team management
Visuo-spatial awareness
Motion control
Environment analysis
Team coordination
Reaction speed
Eye-hand coordination
Focus
Find [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Attention Skills, Concentration, Executive Functions, Fitness, Memory, Visual and Spatial Skills
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Tagged Attention Skills, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Brain Training, executive function skills, Language Games, Memory Training, visual-spatial skills
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August 11, 2009 – 5:35 pm
You may find this primer about brain development and functioning, created by the Society of Neuroscience quite interesting. They are a nonprofit organization of scientists and physicians who study the brain and nervous system and whose mission it to research and educate. The primer is called Brain Facts. It’s written with a non-medical audience in [...]
By Dr. Michel Noir
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Also posted in Brain Decline, Brain anatomy and imaging, Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Mind/Body, Neurons
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Tagged Add new tag, Brain Research, brain science, brain strength, Brain Training, memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, neural pathways
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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 [...]