Category Archives: Executive Functions

Changing Your (Cognitive) Fitness Habits

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. [...]

When Retirement Leads to Memory Decline

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.

Intelligence and Creativity

Most of us have a general concept of what intelligence is but, similar to the intangible concepts of happiness and love, our personal definition of intelligence is influenced by our own understanding of the concept. We tend to define intelligence in many ways: The capacity to learn The faculty of understanding An aptitude in grasping [...]

Can you Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time?

Ever heard the expression “bet you can’t walk and chew gum at the same time?” I am not sure I really appreciated the full extent of its meaning until just last week. At the 3rd International Congress on Gait and Mental Function in Washington DC in February, a series of new research studies were unveiled. [...]

Take the Brain Game Widget

The popular executive function game Tower of Hanoi has been widgetized for you!  Share it as you will. Have fun!. Before you try to figure out how the Egyptians built the pyramids, try out your problem-solving skills with this game. In this game, you must configure colored rings on a series of pegs in order [...]

Key Cognitive Skills for Sports Performance

Did you manage to match the right sports with the right skills? Here are the answers from the prior blog post: Sports Skills Hockey: – Depth perception – Reaction speed Racquetball: – Visual trajectory analysis – Visuo-spatial exploration – Anticipation Rowing: – Team coordination – Planning/strategic skills Hiking: – Visuo-spatial awareness – Depth perception Sailing: [...]

Test Your Sports Knowledge

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 [...]

Writing in the Stars – Answer

How did you do on the  previously posted (Friday July 17th) logical reasoning challenge called  Writing in the Stars? Here’s the answer: 1. recluse 2. amateur 3. attache 4. steeple 5. starter 6. rupture Cheers!

Protein Shakes for the Brain – Content Preview

We have launched the latest brain training exercise book, Protein Shakes for the Brain, developed by founders Michel  Noir, Ph.D and Bernard Croisile,  MD Neurology, Ph.D. & HAPPYneruron’s Chief Scientist. Discover 90 new games and exercises to train your brain over the summer months on the go. Protein Shakes for the Brain, is packed full [...]

Be a Safe Driver

Cognitive Skills for safe driving