Archive for July, 2009

Computer Games for Brain Fitness

July 24th, 2009
Computer Games for Brain Fitness

Just came across some interesting research from Arthur Kramer at the University of Illinois, which buttresses the already steady stream of information about how brain fitness can be improved.

This study indicates that 60 and 70 year old folks can improve some brain or cognitive skills by playing a strategic video game.

From the Science Digest article about the study,

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Climbing the Corporate Ladder of Brain Fitness

July 22nd, 2009
Climbing the Corporate Ladder of Brain Fitness

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Does your job have anything to do with your odds of getting Alzheimer’s disease down the road? Studies have come out recently linking intellectually challenging careers to reduced risk of dementia. Other studies link education level to cognitive health in later years. Overall, people with more education have lower rates of Alzheimer’s disease than those with less education.

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