http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Copyright (c) 2009 SharpBrains Have you noticed these two new (and really important) buzzwords: brain fitness, neuroplasticity? These two concepts seem to be everywhere in the media these days, and were nowhere to be seen a few years ago. What do... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1244833_24.html 23rd November 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 SharpBrains The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety just started recommending a new brain fitness software called DriveSharp. Commenting on this news, Peter Kissinger, CEO of the AAA Foundation, recently said that "Part of making ou... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1104035_31.html 22nd September 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 SharpBrains Have you visited your public library recently? Yes, you can find still books, CDs and DVDs, but increasingly you will find an array of lifelong learning classes, civic engagement opportunities, gaming sessions, and health... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1061641_22.html 02nd September 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 SharpBrains Groundbreaking cognitive neuroscience research has occurred over the last 20 years - without parallel growth of consumer awareness and appropriate professional dissemination. "Cognition" remains an elusive concept with un... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1049783_22.html 25th August 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 SharpBrains Think about this: How can anyone take care of his or her brain when every week brings a new barrage of articles and studies which seem to contradict each other? Do supplements improve memory? Are physical and brain act... http://www.articlealley.com/article_964797_23.html 04th July 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 SharpBrains My wife and I recently attended an inspiring Goldman Prize Award ceremony, where seven grassroots environmental change-makers were recognized for their impressive work and resiliency, and shared their passion and purpose ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_874997_24.html 01st May 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 SharpBrains Today we discuss some of the brain implications of "always on" workplaces and lifestyles via a fascinating interview with Maggie Jackson, an award-winning author and journalist. Her latest book, Distracted: The Erosion of... http://www.articlealley.com/article_826854_15.html 16th March 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 SharpBrains In April 2008, Baycrest, a leading research institute focused on aging and brain function, received $10-million from the Ontario Government to create a groundbreaking Centre for Brain Fitness. Its stated goal was to "deve... http://www.articlealley.com/article_807007_23.html 03rd March 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 SharpBrains Researchers from the Mayo Clinic and USC Davis have just announced publication of their IMPACT study at the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. The press release announces: - "Of the 487 healthy adults over th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_795776_23.html 23rd February 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 SharpBrains Here you have The 10 Most Popular Brain Fitness & Cognitive Health Books of 2008, based on book purchases by SharpBrains' readers during 2008. We hope you find them as stimulating as we did! 1. Brain Rules: 12 Principl... http://www.articlealley.com/article_755999_23.html 16th January 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 SharpBrains You may be thinking about innovative ways to maintain your brain in top shape in 2009. Two recent scientific studies published by Dr. Arthur Kramer and colleagues suggest an intriguing possibility: playing strategy videog... http://www.articlealley.com/article_742909_32.html 08th January 2009 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains I recently had the fortune to interview Dr. Andrew Newberg, one of the leading researchers focused on meditation and the brain. Dr. Newberg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology and Psychiatry and Adjun... http://www.articlealley.com/article_727291_24.html 19th December 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains The American Medical News, a weekly newspaper for physicians published by the American Medical Association, just published an excellent article on the importance of Exercise - Physical and Mental: A few quotes from the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_716546_23.html 11th December 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains Imagine seeing a top sheik from Dubai, wrapped in traditional Arab clothing, exclaim "Yes We Can" in front of the 800 experts gathered during the Summit of the Global Agenda that just took place in Dubai on November 7-9th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_691954_15.html 23rd November 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains The World Economic Forum asked me to write "an 800 words summary of your most compelling actionable idea on the challenges of aging and gerontology", in preparation for the Inaugural Summit of the Global Agenda taking pla... http://www.articlealley.com/article_683847_23.html 10th November 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains I am honored to interview today Michael I. Posner, a prominent scientist in the field of cognitive neuroscience. He is currently an emeritus professor of neuroscience at the University of Oregon (Department of Psychology,... http://www.articlealley.com/article_670791_24.html 21st October 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains Insurance company Allstate just announced a very intelligent initiative. According to the Chicago Tribune: -"Allstate, which called the Posit program (brain training games) "potentially the next big breakthrough in aut... http://www.articlealley.com/article_654963_31.html 02nd October 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains Given the growing and often contradictory media coverage regarding aging and Alzheimer's Disease topics, you probably have a good number of questions you would like to see answered on Healthy Aging for Brain and Body. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_647094_23.html 24th September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains A recent CNN article explains well why a growing number of companies use brainteasers and logic puzzles of a type called "guesstimations" during job interviews: - "Seemingly random questions like these have become comm... http://www.articlealley.com/article_645418_15.html 23rd September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains You have may have seen a few weeks ago the interview between former US presidential contender John Edwards and reporter Bob Woodruff. All the resulting media coverage centered on Edwards' declarations. However, there is s... http://www.articlealley.com/article_637507_24.html 15th September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains The Wall Street Journal had a very interesting article yesterday, titled To Be Young and Anxiety-Free, focused on the value of cognitive behavioral therapy to help children with high levels of anxiety learn how too cope b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_630304_23.html 09th September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains In early August, a scientific study published in the British Medical Journal added a novel perspective on how to think of, and consequently address, the so-called obesity epidemic that many developed countries, including... http://www.articlealley.com/article_623320_23.html 06th September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains I recently attended a great workshop at the Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. The class was called "Reading Emotional Messages" and taught by Paul Ekman, Ph.D, a well-know scientist who regularly trai... http://www.articlealley.com/article_622237_24.html 05th September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains Dr. Arthur Kramer is a Professor in the University of Illinois Department of Psychology, the Campus Neuroscience Program, the Beckman Institute, and the Director of the Biomedical Imaging Center at the University of Illin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_615423_23.html 02nd September 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains The results of a recent "Brain and Mind Haikus" contest are in. Below you have my Favorite 10 Haikus on brain-related topics, plus many other fun ones for a total of 25... Can you write a haiku describing anything cros... http://www.articlealley.com/article_607507_50.html 22nd August 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains In an emerging, dynamic, high growth market, like brain training, it is difficult to make precise projections. But, we can observe a number of trends that executives, consumers, public policy makers, and the media should ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_597061_15.html 13th August 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains You know your weight. And your physical fitness. And a variety of health-related metrics. What about your brain fitness? In years to come, we can expect a growing number of assessments to help each of us address tha... http://www.articlealley.com/article_584969_23.html 22nd July 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains Many people have been asking us recently about whether we all have a "Brain Age" and how we can reduce our "brain ages". This concept is a myth, fueled by the (very fun) Nintendo game and a recent PBS campaign promoting a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_572305_23.html 09th July 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains It happens. Often. Why? We just secured an interview with Ori Brafman, co-author of Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior (Doubleday Business, 2008), to discuss our Dark Side (well, he calls if "differ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_566963_15.html 30th June 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains You may already have a Nintendo Brain Age game, or at least have heard of it. You may also have read recently that start-up Lumos Labs raised $3m to develop "brain training games". From the press release: - "Lumos L... http://www.articlealley.com/article_555915_23.html 13th June 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains Travel back, in your mind's eye, to a time when you felt a healthy exhaustion after hiking, biking, playing sports.., and let you re-live that moment as vividly as you can. Then, remember, re-experience, a loving excha... http://www.articlealley.com/article_551978_24.html 06th June 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains By now, you surely are aware that our brains retain the ability to generate neurons and change over our lifetimes, breaking the scientific paradigm prevalent during the 20th century. And you have read about the growing nu... http://www.articlealley.com/article_545914_23.html 23rd May 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains In the past few days, The New York Times has published two excellent articles on brain and cognitive fitness. Despite appearing in separate sections (technology and editorial), the two have more in common than immediately... http://www.articlealley.com/article_533518_15.html 08th May 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains Given the growing media coverage of brain fitness and brain training, we have produced this compilation of the Top 21 Books that help understand these trends, the research behind them, and the implications for all of us. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_517413_22.html 15th April 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains Dana Press kindly sent us a couple of books. One of them, The Dana Guide to Brain Health: A Practical Family Reference From Medical Experts, is our topic today. We are impressed by what Dana is doing to insert neurosci... http://www.articlealley.com/article_517046_23.html 14th April 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains Last month, at an MIT Northern California event, we discussed what specific applications might take computer-based brain training to a new level, and highlighted the potential to test and improve Driving Skills. Assess... http://www.articlealley.com/article_509240_31.html 04th April 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains Here's a quick quiz to test your memory and thinking skills, which should work out important parts of your brain. See how you do! (Answers are below). 1. - Name the one sport in which neither the spectators nor the par... http://www.articlealley.com/article_507514_24.html 03rd April 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains To learn important lessons for all parents and educators, we interview today Eric Jensen, a former middle school teacher and former adjunct professor for several universities including the University of California, San Di... http://www.articlealley.com/article_507145_22.html 03rd April 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains You probably have been reading much about "brain training" and "brain fitness" and wondered, "What is all the Fuss About?" After many months of work (and we hope many new neurons and stronger synapses in our brains), w... http://www.articlealley.com/article_498250_15.html 27th March 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains You're driving through suburbia one evening looking for the street where you're supposed to have dinner at a friend's new house. You slow down to a crawl, turn down the radio, stop talking, and stare at every sign. Why is... http://www.articlealley.com/article_485301_24.html 04th March 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains A spate of recent news coverage on brain fitness and "brain training" reflects a growing interest in natural, non-drug-based interventions to keep our brains sharp as we age. This interest is very timely, given the aging ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_477404_15.html 20th February 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains Today we are fortunate to interview Dr. Jerri Edwards, an Associate Professor at University of South Florida's School of Aging Studies and Co-Investigator of the influencial ACTIVE study. Dr. Edwards was trained by Dr. Ka... http://www.articlealley.com/article_472005_23.html 11th February 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains Dear Mr or Mrs Next US President, The health and medical blogosphere would like to make sure you and your team take into account the issues outlined below as you and your aids formulate your policies and put together t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_464910_18.html 31st January 2008 Copyright (c) 2008 SharpBrains Dr. Robert Sylwester is an educator of educators, having received multiple awards during his long career as a master communicator of the implications of brain science research for education and learning. His most recent b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_255834_22.html 21st January 2008 Copyright (c) 2007 SharpBrainsHundreds of thousands of new books, analyst reports, scientific papers published every year. Millions of websites at our googletips. The flow of data, information and knowledge is growing exponentially, stretching... http://www.articlealley.com/article_234117_24.html 30th October 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 SharpBrainsThe Aspen Health Forum just gathered an impressive group of around 250 people to discuss the most pressing issues in Health and Medical Science.1- Global health problems require the attention of the sc... http://www.articlealley.com/article_227014_23.html 12th October 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 SharpBrains Interested in improving your attention, memory, thinking skills, ability to manage stressful situations? Good news: "Recent research in neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to change in response to information and new ac... http://www.articlealley.com/article_210910_23.html 03rd September 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 SharpBrains The LA Times just completed a wonderful 4-part series on how learning and memory work. The NYT re-emphasized the importance of physical exercise for neurogenesis (the creation of new neurons). To put this news in better p... http://www.articlealley.com/article_206384_24.html 24th August 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 SharpBrains Will baby boomers retire at 60? Will there be a massive employee shortage in a few years? What can companies and government agencies do? This is a very important topic, given demographic trends worldwide. Let me provide a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_201092_15.html 14th August 2007 Copyright (c) 2007 SharpBrains To address this question, we interview today Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg, one of the earliest proponents of the Brain Fitness and Exercise field. He is a clinical professor of neurology at New York University School of Medicin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_200264_15.html 10th August 2007