Latest Brain fitness Stories
In clinical trial, mixture developed at MIT appears to help overcome loss of connections between brain cells. A clinical trial of an Alzheimer’s disease treatment developed at MIT has found that the nutrient cocktail can improve memory in patients with early Alzheimer’s. The results confirm and expand the findings of an earlier trial of the nutritional supplement, which is designed to promote new connections between brain cells. Alzheimer’s patients gradually lose those...
Scientists from the University of South Florida and Fudan University in Shanghai found increases in brain volume and improvements on tests of memory and thinking in Chinese seniors who practiced Tai Chi three times a week, reports an article published today in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. Findings were based on an 8-month randomized controlled trial comparing those who practiced Tai Chi to a group who received no intervention. The same trial showed increases in brain volume and more...
SharpBrains Virtual Summit brings together global leaders and innovators to advance the emerging fields of applied neuroscience and brain fitness. San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 15, 2012 The third annual virtual SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Optimizing Health through Neuroplasticity, Innovation and Data, held June 7-14th, concluded with a call to enhance brain health by harnessing neuroplasticity-based applications, big data platforms and consumer interest to augment the traditional...
With a focus on bringing people together to improve their memory and overall brain health, Ultimate Memory™ today announces new ways to make brain stimulation a family affair. New York City, NY (PRWEB) May 25, 2012 Nobody will deny that two, three or four heads are better than none. With this in mind, the creators of Ultimate Memory™ today prove their communal spirit – announcing new ways for families to come together for fun and engaging brain training. Ultimate Memory™ is...
Brains that maintain healthy nerve connections as we age help keep us sharp in later life, new research funded by the charity Age UK has found. Older people with robust brain 'wiring' – that is, the nerve fibers that connect different, distant brain areas – can process information quickly and that this makes them generally smarter, the study suggests. According to the findings, joining distant parts of the brain together with better wiring improves mental performance, suggesting...
Dominating the market with their respected memory improvement software, Ultimate Memory ™ today announces new tips for keeping the brain healthy and in tip top shape. New York City, NY (PRWEB) May 21, 2012 Anyone would agree that brain health is vital to a great memory. Nobody understands this better than the team behind Ultimate Memory™, a world-class leading software designed to improve memory. Armed with a wealth of information to help people everywhere, the team today share some...
New research by VCH and UBC shows the trajectory of cognitive decline can be altered in seniors at risk for dementia Cognitive decline is a pressing global health care issue. Worldwide, one case of dementia is detected every seven seconds. Mild cognitive impairment is a well recognized risk factor for dementia, and represents a critical window of opportunity for intervening and altering the trajectory of cognitive decline in seniors. A new study by researchers at the Centre for Hip...
Pinterest members have spotted Daisy Brains’ new brain training workouts and are joining the brain fitness movement. Richmond, Virginia (PRWEB) April 05, 2012 Adding brain exercises such as brain games and brain teasers to fitness routines is a growing trend among women. Since its launch in February 2012, DaisyBrains.com has seen strong interest from women across the United States “We have a new member signing-up about every ten minutes,” says Claire Herring, speech-language...
Cognitive training including puzzles, handicrafts and life skills are known to reduce the risk, and help slow down the progress, of dementia amongst the elderly. A new study published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine showed that cognitive training was able to improve reasoning, memory, language and hand eye co-ordination of healthy, older adults. It is estimated that by 2050 the number of people over 65 years old will have increased to 1.1 billion worldwide, and that 37...
SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Memory Champion, Chester Santos, a.k.a. "The International Man of Memory," has memorized details about every single member of the 535-person United States Congress, including each Senator's and Congressperson's first name, last name, state, district number, assigned Congressional Committees, and special positions held within those committees. This totals well over 4,000 pieces of data stored in his mind like a computer. This event,...
