Health
Weight-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.
Dec 15, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Brain 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 effective once a dementia ...
Nov 14, 2016
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Neuroscience
Music 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.
Oct 4, 2016
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Neuroscience
Review 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. While people tend to improve ...
Oct 3, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Video 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 published Sept. 12 ...
Sep 12, 2016
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Neuroscience
Evidence 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 functioning. This new study ...
Aug 23, 2016
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Neuroscience
Specific 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 quickness and significantly ...
Aug 4, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
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 that older adults who ...
Jul 26, 2016
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Neuroscience
The resilience of brain-training hype
It was definitely déjà vu in the media today. Reuters, The New Yorker, Los Angeles Times, and more were back on the "brain training prevents dementia" bandwagon.
Jul 26, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Brain training activity linked to reduced dementia risk
Florida researchers have presented results from a 10-year study into the effects of 'brain training' activities on healthy older people. The study found that a particular activity designed to boost the speed at which people ...
Jul 25, 2016
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