Brain Fitness Neuroplasticity

by Brian on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 | No Comments

Interested in improving their attention, memory, thinking skills, ability to handle stressful situations? Good news: "Recent research in neuroplasticity – the brain's ability to change in response to information and new activities – shows that cells brain and new continue to develop throughout life …", general says newspapers like the New York Times, which are increasing their coverage in the growing movement of "brain training" games and technologies.

An article entitled "Mind over matter, with the help of a machine" provides a great overview of how to combine fMRI cognitive therapy (an advanced imaging technique that allows the film as visual feedback what brain areas are activated each time). Another article, entitled "calisthenics for older mind in the home PC," examines a series of commercial software packages.

I've interviewed a 10 neurologists and experts in cognitive and emotional training to better understand the research behind this field and the implications for our lives. Let me share with you some of my favorite quotes:

1) "Learning is physical. Learning means the modification, growth, and pruning of our neurons, connections About the Author:

Alvaro Fernandez is the CEO and Co-Founder of SharpBrains, which provides the latest science-based information for Brain Exercise and Brain Training, and has been recognized by Scientific American Mind, MarketWatch, CBS, Forbes, and more. Alvaro holds MA in Education and MBA from Stanford University, and teaches The Science of Brain Health at UC-Berkeley Lifelong Learning Institute. You can read in-depth interviews with more than 10 neuroscientists and experts at http://www.sharpbrains.com/

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