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Cognitive Training that Works

By: Dr. Evelyn Shatil | 2011-05-31 | Science
A cognitive training program improves cognitive function only if proof exists for this claim. The article urges the reader to question and verify the science behind the cognitive training product and suggests ways to verify the accuracy of the scientific claims made by the cognitive training companies before selecting a cognitive training platform. read more

The Commodity Danger

By: Thomas Manner | 2012-05-17 | Finance
There is a real problem with the price of commodities. I am in favor of the free market and the idea that the financial markets, up to a certain extent, can and have to regulate themselves. If people want to gamble on stocks, bonds or other financial assets, it is fine as long as they know and understand the risks they are taking. But for commodities (you can think about oil or food), it is a read more

Cognitive training offers hope for individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment.

By: Evelyn Shatil | 2011-06-06 | Psychology
In this article Evelyn Shatil presents new findings showing how individualized and systematic cognitive training improved a wide array of cognitive functions, including memory, attention and mental flexibility in older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment. Playing a selection of 12 popular video games, on the other hand had little or no benefit. read more

Multiple sclerosis and cognitive training: You are fatigued but you can do it.

By: Evelyn Shatil | 2011-06-21 | Health & Fitness
Dr. Evelyn Shatil discusses peer-reviewed evidence that cognitive training is indicated for individuals with multiple sclerosis who experience cognitive decline. read more

Practice Makes…Happy

By: Thomas Manner | 2012-05-22 | Wellness
Neurology research in recent years has examined the question of hapiness and what makes people happy. It is now known that by framing your views and your brain to think positively, you can actually really affect your happiness level and the way you see the world. read more

The Exponentiality Of Life And What This Means For You

By: Thomas Manner | 2012-05-17 | Business
We all know that the world is changing rapidly. What we might not consider is how fast the pace of change is going to accelerate. One of the best theories to predict our future has been clearly explained by one of the world most famous futurist, Ray Kurzweil. It is very simple and we already know it. Everything in life is exponential. read more

Male Brains And Female Brains: Nature Or Nurture?

By: Thomas Manner | 2012-05-17 | Mental health
Scientists have established that there are definitely anatomical differences between male and female brains. Now the question remains to understand if these differences in the brain are the result of the distinct behavior of male and female (nurture) or in the contrary that these differences provoke the difference in behavior (nature). read more

Some Exercises Better Than Others For Your Brain

By: Thomas Manner | 2012-05-17 | Health & Fitness
Research with laboratory mice in Taiwan has shed some light on the link between exercise and improved brain function. It seems mice that were allowed to do their usual exercise of running around their rodent wheels as much as possible, improved their brain function. read more

Sport Advantage: Skills And Brains

By: Thomas Manner | 2012-05-17 | Mental health
We can all agree that professional sportsmen are better at their particular sport than common people. The question remains to know if this because of intense practice or are they simply born with better skills? Or is there perhaps something else at work here? read more

Early Riser? Night Owl? Blame Your Brain

By: Thomas Manner | 2012-05-18 | Sleep
Our brains function differently depending on whether we are late or early risers. We might want to adapt ourselves and our working schedule depending on what works best for us. Some people will be more productive and athletic during the day while others at night. It's all in your brain! read more

Harmony And The Cycles Of Life

By: Thomas Manner | 2012-05-22 | Wellness
I believe that life is cyclic. We are constantly moving in different and specific periods of our existence. These periods or cycles have significantly different characteristics. There are external characteristics of the tile (e.g. socio-economic) and there are personal characteristics as you change and grow throughout your life. Your lookout is different in each of these periods. read more

Children, Bilingualism And Brain Plasticity

By: Thomas Manner | 2012-05-17 | Childhood education
Studies have found that the best age to learn a language is between birth and 7. This leaves most of the population out of learning a second language well enough to be considered a native speaker. Scientists have been looking into why children are able to learn languages so quickly and whether there is any way to apply the ability to adult language learning. read more

Is Social Media Affecting Our Brains?

By: Thomas Manner | 2012-05-17 | Mental health
Users of Twitter and other social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and MySpace, may be engaging in behavior that has a more lasting effect than the time it takes to read a 140-character message. Authors and scientists have recently observed the effect of the Internet and social networking on our brains. read more

Stress And Our Brain

By: Thomas Manner | 2012-05-17 | Health & Fitness
It is widely recognized that stress is bad for us and scientists are becoming more aware of just how bad stress is for different systems in or bodies. Scientists have found that chronic stress rewires our brains in such a way that it makes us repeat the behaviors that are stressing us out to begin with. read more

Chemotherapy Affects More Than Memory

By: Thomas Manner | 2012-05-17 | Cancer
Although chemotherapy saves the lives of millions of cancer patients each year, it takes a significant toll on the cognitive function and emotional lives of the survivors. Until recently, "chemobrain" was thought to be a temporary reaction to the chemotherapy that did not affect a significant proportion of patients. But this might not be the case. read more