• Brain scans show effects of Parkinson’s drug

    Updated: 2010-11-30 23:01:25
    Science Blog Scince Blog : Science news straight from the source About Our Bloggers You gotta shop somewhere Subscribe by Email Subscribe to RSS Brain scans show effects of Parkinson’s drug November 30, 2010 Neuroscientists using a new brain imaging technique could see an investigational drug for Parkinson’s disease get into a patient’s brain and affect blood flow in several key structures , an indicator the drug may be . effective The study represents the first use of the technique in humans called perfusion MRI to test a drug still in development , the lead investigator says . In the future , similar brain scans could speed the development of new drugs and help clinicians learn whether established drugs are working , according to the researchers at Washington University School of

  • Top Ten Brain Teasers and Games for Kids and Adults alike

    Updated: 2010-11-30 18:51:17
    Over the last four years we have posted over 100 puzzles, teasers, riddles, illusions, and every form of mental exercise that both challenges and enlightens our minds. Below you have a selection of the ten most popular ones among SharpBrains readers. Enjoy! Top Ten Brain Teasers and Games for Kids and Adults alike 1. Can [...]

  • Brain Workout: Have you Seen your Mind?

    Updated: 2010-11-30 17:34:16
    These fantastic pictures by Carl Schoonover in “Portraits of the Mind: Visualizing the Brain from Antiquity to the 21st Century” will have 2 effects on your brain: 1) stimulate the neurons in your occipital lobes (as you know, the part at the back of your  brain that is devoted to vision) and 2) activate your [...]

  • Coconut Oil As Biofuel

    Updated: 2010-11-29 20:49:31
    What are some downsides to using coconut oil as biodiesel?How do you make coconut oil biodiesel?What is the equipment involved in making coconut oil bio diesel?What is the process of transesterification and what does it do to the coconut oil?What are the modifications you need to make to a car before it can run on biodiesel without ruining it?

  • Meditation: Different Techniques, Different Effects on the Brain

    Updated: 2010-11-29 19:53:49
    In a post last month we discussed medi­a­tion as a tool to train your brain. Now you may be wondering whether the different types of mediation differ in their techniques and their effects. This article from The Huffington Post explores How Meditation Techniques Compare — Zen, Mindfulness, Transcendental Meditation and more. The old “scientific” myth that [...]

  • Update: New Research, Resources, and Teasers for All

    Updated: 2010-11-29 15:33:36
    Everyone these days is talking about education and testing reform, but why is relevant brain research often ignored? Which organ if not the brain does the learning and teaching part? Renowned educator and brain expert Dr. Robert Sylwester shares his recommended Top Brain Books for Educators and Learners to help inform the conversation. A must read! Save [...]

  • Music: Another Pillar of Brain Fitness?

    Updated: 2010-11-26 22:08:26
    Musicians’ brains are often used as models of neuroplasticity. Indeed, numerous studies to date have shown that musical training can change the brain. Musicians have larger brain volume in areas that are important for playing an instrument: motor, auditory and visuo-spatial regions. A recent Nature Review Neuroscience article shows that music training can benefit the [...]

  • Music: Another Pillar of Brain Fitness?

    Updated: 2010-11-26 14:57:33
    : Home Home Page Teasers Brain Games , Teasers Top 50 Brain Teasers Top 15 Puzzles Teasers Riddles Latest Games for the Brain Book : Guide to Brain Fitness Description Libraries and bookstores Table of Contents Praise for the Book Debunking 10 Brain Myths List of Research References Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth

  • The Top Brain Book Collection for Educators and Learners

    Updated: 2010-11-22 19:18:40
    The powerful National Association for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) has now issued a report that encourages pre-service and graduate teacher education programs to incorporate cognitive neuroscience discoveries about child and adolescent development into their curricula.  This link to a Washington Post article on this development will also get you to the NCATE report. The [...]

  • The Top Brain Book Collection for Educators and Learners

    Updated: 2010-11-22 18:18:40
    Home Home Page Teasers Brain Games , Teasers Top 50 Brain Teasers Top 15 Puzzles Teasers Riddles Latest Games for the Brain Book : Guide to Brain Fitness Description Libraries and bookstores Table of Contents Praise for the Book Debunking 10 Brain Myths List of Research References Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth Vendor

  • Brain Games for the Weekend: One for each Cognitive Ability

    Updated: 2010-11-19 16:09:00
    When I give a presentation about brain health and fitness, there are always a few people who come tell me afterward that they do crossword puzzles everyday. They heard that mental exercise is good for the brain so they are pleased and proud to report that they do the best they can to maintain their [...]

  • SharpBrains Council Monthly Insights: How will we assess, enhance and repair cognition across the lifespan?

    Updated: 2010-11-18 17:05:02
    When you think of how the PC has altered the fabric of society, permitting instant access to information and automating processes beyond our wildest dreams, it is instructive to consider that much of this progress was driven by Moore’s law. Halving the size of semiconductor every 18 months catalysed an exponential acceleration in performance. Why [...]

  • SharpBrains Council Monthly Insights: How will we assess, enhance and repair cognition across the lifespan?

    Updated: 2010-11-18 16:05:02
    : , Home Home Page Teasers Brain Games , Teasers Top 50 Brain Teasers Top 15 Puzzles Teasers Riddles Latest Games for the Brain Book : Guide to Brain Fitness Description Libraries and bookstores Table of Contents Praise for the Book Debunking 10 Brain Myths List of Research References Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth

  • What is Working Memory? Can it Be Trained?

    Updated: 2010-11-16 15:11:45
    Home Home Page Teasers Brain Games , Teasers Top 50 Brain Teasers Top 15 Puzzles Teasers Riddles Latest Games for the Brain Book : Guide to Brain Fitness Description Libraries and bookstores Table of Contents Praise for the Book Debunking 10 Brain Myths List of Research References Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth Vendor

  • Event: Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting

    Updated: 2010-11-12 22:13:00
    The SfN annual meeting begins tomorrow.You can access the website at: http://www.sfn.org/am2010/.The tweet hashtag is #SfN10. See the right-hand column for a feed of this hashtag. (Source: BrainBlog)

  • Do we need more music education?

    Updated: 2010-11-12 14:26:08
    This article shows once again the gap between what we know about the brain and brain health and the application of this knowledge, especially in education. To learn more about how brain sci­ence fits into national class­room cur­ric­ula read The brain in science education: What should everyone learn. And stay tuned: We will publish next week the Top Brain Book Collection for Educators and Learners! . (Source: SharpBrains)

  • What kind of attention is involved in ADHD?

    Updated: 2010-11-11 15:33:54
    Home Home Page Teasers Brain Games , Teasers Top 50 Brain Teasers Top 15 Puzzles Teasers Riddles Latest Games for the Brain Book : Guide to Brain Fitness Description Libraries and bookstores Table of Contents Praise for the Book Debunking 10 Brain Myths List of Research References Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth Vendor

  • Why Brain Training Helps Older Drivers

    Updated: 2010-11-10 14:32:16
    Home Home Page Teasers Brain Games , Teasers Top 50 Brain Teasers Top 15 Puzzles Teasers Riddles Latest Games for the Brain Book : Guide to Brain Fitness Description Libraries and bookstores Table of Contents Praise for the Book Debunking 10 Brain Myths List of Research References Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth Vendor

  • Vitamin B against Alzheimer’s? Too early to tell.

    Updated: 2010-11-09 16:04:05
    . Home Home Page Teasers Brain Games , Teasers Top 50 Brain Teasers Top 15 Puzzles Teasers Riddles Latest Games for the Brain Book : Guide to Brain Fitness Description Libraries and bookstores Table of Contents Praise for the Book Debunking 10 Brain Myths List of Research References Resources research and more Glossary : Brain Cognitive Terms Program Evaluation Checklist Neuroscience Interview Series Debunking 10 Brain Myths 1. Brain Fitness Fundamentals 2. The 4 Pillars of Brain Maintenance 3. Brain Training vs . Mental Activity 4. Making Informed Decisions 5. Brain Fitness Through Life 6. Ready for the Future 7. Opening the Debate Top 10 Brain Health Books Directory : Web Sites and Articles 2010 Report Market Intelligence Executive Summary Table of Contents List of Figures In-Depth

  • New Brain Health Series: The Child, Adolescent, Adult and Aging Brain

    Updated: 2010-11-05 13:43:09
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  • Cognitive Development in the first 20 years: A Child’s and Teenager’s Brain

    Updated: 2010-11-04 10:27:16
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