Study: Specialized brain training may forestall dementia onset for years
If you're intent on keeping dementia at bay, new research suggests you'll need more than crossword puzzles, aerobic exercise and an active social life. In a study released this week, researchers found...
View ArticleSpecific brain training reduces dementia risk across 10 years
While many companies have long promised that their brain-training products can sharpen aging minds, only one type of computerized brain training so far has been shown to improve people's mental...
View ArticleEvidence of changes to children's brain rhythms following 'brain training'
New research questions the strong claims that have been made about the benefits of 'brain training' - enhanced mental skills, a boost to education, improved clinical outcomes and sharper everyday...
View ArticleVideo games can have lasting impact on learning
A computer-based brain training program developed at Yale University helps improve student performance in reading and math—in some cases even more than individualized tutoring, according to a new study...
View ArticleReview finds little evidence that brain-training games yield real-world benefits
A systematic review of the scientific studies cited by brain-training companies as evidence that their products improve cognition in daily life finds no convincing evidence to support those claims....
View ArticleMusic training speeds up brain development in children
Observing a pianist at a recital – converting musical notations into precisely timed finger movements on a piano – can be a powerful emotional experience.
View ArticleBrain training can help in fight against dementia: Meta-analysis
Researchers at the University of Sydney have found that engaging in computer-based brain training can improve memory and mood in older adults with mild cognitive impairment - but training is no longer...
View ArticleWeight-lifting can help over 55s improve brain function and muscle strength
Over 55s with mild cognitive impairment can improve their brain function by building muscle strength, a new study shows.
View ArticleWhy we become more forgetful with age – and what you can do about it
How is it that we are able to remember some events in great detail whereas other memories seem to fade away over time? Our memory changes with age, so that we may have a memory slip on a trip to fetch...
View ArticleAerobic and resistance exercise combo can boost brain power of over 50s
A combination of aerobic and resistance exercises can significantly boost the brain power of the over 50s, finds the most comprehensive review of the available evidence to date, published online in the...
View ArticleResearch shows brain stimulation during training boosts performance
Your Saturday Salsa club or Introductory Italian class might be even better for you than you thought.
View ArticleExercise study offers hope in fight against Alzheimer's
Could the initiation of a simple walking exercise program help older adults to reverse declines in key brain regions? A new study led by University of Maryland School of Public Health researchers adds...
View ArticleStrategic brain training positively affects neural connectivity for...
A recent study from the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas shows that a certain type of instructor-led brain training protocol can stimulate structural changes in the brain and...
View ArticleUncovering why playing a musical instrument can protect brain health
A recent study conducted at Baycrest Health Sciences has uncovered a crucial piece into why playing a musical instrument can help older adults retain their listening skills and ward off age-related...
View ArticleHints of some steps that may boost brain health in old age
Are you seeking steps to keep your brain healthy in old age?
View ArticleTraining changes the way the brain pays attention
Behavioral training changes the way attention facilitates information processing in the human brain, a study publishing on June 27 in the open access journal PLOS Biology led by Sirawaj Itthipuripat,...
View ArticleBrain training has no effect on decision-making or cognitive function: study
During the last decade, commercial brain-training programs have risen in popularity, offering people the hope of improving their cognitive abilities through the routine performance of various "brain...
View ArticleBrains are more plastic than we thought
Practice might not always make perfect, but it's essential for learning a sport or a musical instrument. It's also the basis of brain training, an approach that holds potential as a non-invasive...
View ArticleCognitive cross-training enhances learning, study finds
Just as athletes cross-train to improve physical skills, those wanting to enhance cognitive skills can benefit from multiple ways of exercising the brain, according to a comprehensive new study from...
View ArticleResistance training may slow down the progression of multiple sclerosis
In the past, multiple sclerosis patients were advised not to exercise for fear of exacerbating the condition. However, it is now known that physical training can relieve many of the symptoms, including...
View ArticleBelief in neuromyths is extremely common
Researchers have surveyed educators, the public and people who have completed neuroscience courses, to assess their belief in neuromyths. Neuromyths are common misconceptions about brain research, many...
View ArticleMental training changes brain structure and reduces social stress
Meditation is beneficial for our well-being. This ancient wisdom has been supported by scientific studies focusing on the practice of mindfulness. However, the words "mindfulness" and "meditation"...
View ArticleTeam finds training exercise that boosts brain power
One of the two brain-training methods most scientists use in research is significantly better in improving memory and attention, Johns Hopkins University researchers found. It also results in more...
View ArticleCan you train yourself to develop 'super senses'?
Wouldn't it be great to be able to hear what people whispered behind your back? Or to read the bus timetable from across the street? We all differ dramatically in our perceptual abilities – for all our...
View ArticleMusic training strengthens children's brains, decision-making network
If the brain is a muscle, then learning to play an instrument and read music is the ultimate exercise.
View ArticleCognitive training enhanced innovative thinking and brain networks in older...
Researchers at the Center for BrainHealth at UT Dallas have demonstrated in a pilot study that cognitive training improves innovative thinking, along with corresponding positive brain changes, in...
View ArticleStudy shows video games could cut dementia risk in seniors
Could playing video games help keep the brain agile as we age?
View ArticleDual virtual reality/treadmill exercises promote brain plasticity in...
A new Tel Aviv University study suggests that a therapy that combines Virtual Reality and treadmill exercise dramatically lowers the incidence of falling among Parkinson's patients by changing the...
View ArticleHow musical training affects speech processing
Musical training is associated with various cognitive improvements and pervasive plasticity in human brains. Among its merits, musical training is thought to enhance the cognitive and neurobiological...
View ArticleNew research links brain structure with hallucinations and musical aptitude
New research published in Schizophrenia Research conducted at the University of Liverpool links brain structure to an individual's likelihood of experiencing hallucinations and to their musical aptitude.
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