December 19, 2011 – 10:48 am
The HAPPYneuron’s team is delighted to announce that a new game is already available on www.happy-neuron.com. This game, named “Sound check” is an auditive game to train your attention and short-term memory. You just have to sit comfortably in front of your computer and listen to series of instrument sounds, then to determine which sound [...]
February 25, 2011 – 4:26 am
So we’ve read it in many studies: Physical exercise is important and contributes to a healthy life style. It has also been shown to be essential for cognitive health, helping us not only to remain physically fit but also to maintain mental sharpness. Today, however, researchers find that it is not enough to inform people. [...]
By Dr. Michel Noir | Also posted in Aging Well, Attention Skills, brain, Brain Decline, Brain exercises, Brain games, Brain health, Brain Training, Concentration, Executive Functions, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Language, Memory, memory loss, Mental Health, Mind Fitness, Mind Games, Mind/Body, plasticity |
December 10, 2010 – 11:02 am
If you are now looking at the picture and thinking “This is how I want my retirement to look like”, think again! A recent paper with the title “Mental Retirement” is currently suggesting that early retirement may lead to quicker memory decline.
September 20, 2010 – 4:15 pm
A response to The New York Times article, “Years Later, No Magic Bullet Against Alzheimer’s Disease”, dated Aug 28, 2010 based on the NIH Report “Preventing Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline” from Dr. Peter Magaro. In late spring 2010, the National Institute for Health (NIH) produced a review of research on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and [...]
By Dr. Peter Magaro | Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain Research, Brain Training Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, cognitive remediation, dementia, Health & Wellness, Memory Screening, Memory Training, Mental Health, mild cognitive impairment, Mind Fitness | Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Decline, Brain health, Brain Research, brain science, Brain Training, cognitive improvement, cognitive problems, Cognitive Training, Memory Screening, mild cognitive impairment, prevent alzheimer's |
Whether it is classical, jazz, or good old-fashioned rock and roll, almost everyone enjoys listening to some form of music. Music can also be good for the brain as highlighted in a recent Cochrane Systematic Review of the prevailing research on music therapy, titled Music Therapy for Acquired Brain Injury. When someone suffers from an [...]
On April 26-28, 2010, the National Institute for Health, hosted a conference entitled “State-of-the-Science Conference, Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Decline“. It was open to both professionals and the public. The goal of the independent panel of health professionals and public officials at the meeting was to assess whether previous research on purported risk or [...]
By Dr. Wes Ashford | Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, dementia, Memory Screening | Tagged Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, dementia, Memory Screening, prevent alzheimer's |
As you may have read, the BBC just published the results of a ‘brain training’ study in Nature magazine. The show “Bang goes the Theory” funded and conducted a study with 8,600 subjects using a simple set of light-weight computer games, played them for a minimal time and declared to the world that “brain games [...]
Cognitive Exercises within SCAN Health Plan’s Mobile Resource Center for Seniors More than 20 Free Brain Training Games for Continued cognitive health Mountain View and Long Beach, CA, March 16, 2010 — HAPPYneuron, Inc., a leading provider of brain fitness solutions, in collaboration with SCAN Health Plan, today debuted its new ‘Vital’ brain gym. The [...]
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 15, 2009 – 5:42 pm
These brain fitness tips will help you get through the Holiday season with your brain intact, fight age-related memory loss and improve overall brain health. Plus, these cognitive exercises are easier — and more fun — than you think! Before the tips, a quip: “Men forget everything; women remember everything,” says comedian Rita Rudner. “That’s [...]