Archive for May, 2009

Which Brain Games Will Help Your Brain the Most?

May 7th, 2009
Which Brain Games Will Help Your Brain the Most?

The latest fitness fad has an unusual goal: bulking up the three pounds of mush between your ears. Sales of “brain fitness” software increased from a few million dollars in 2005 to $80 million in 2007, according to an estimate from the consulting firm Sharpbrains. Plenty more products are available on the Web. Computerized cognitive training includes games that test memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, plus good old arithmetic and l » Read more: Which Brain Games Will Help Your Brain the Most?

Exercise Body and Brain to Maintain Lifelong Cognitive Health

May 7th, 2009
Exercise Body and Brain to Maintain Lifelong Cognitive Health

Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains

The American Medical News, a weekly newspaper for physicians published by the American Medical Association, just published an excellent article on the importance of Exercise – Physical and Mental:

A few quotes from the article titled “Steps to a nimble mind: Physical and mental exercise help keep the brain fit”:

“Until recently, conventional wisdom held that our brains were int » Read more: Exercise Body and Brain to Maintain Lifelong Cognitive Health

We Need a Global Consortium for Brain Fitness and Training Innovation

May 1st, 2009
We Need a Global Consortium for Brain Fitness and Training Innovation

Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains

The World Economic Forum asked me to write “an 800 words summary of your most compelling actionable idea on the challenges of aging and gerontology”, in preparation for the Inaugural Summit of the Global Agenda taking place November 7 to 9th in Dubai.

Here you have my proposal to create a Global Consortium for Brain Fitness and Training Innovation and help ensure that “No Brain is Left Behi » Read more: We Need a Global Consortium for Brain Fitness and Training Innovation