Archive for August 2006
On being “smart” and building neural connections
Your questions — Patricia: Is it possible to improve intelligence and become “smarter” and what does it really mean to be “smarter”? — Thomas: What could I do to systematically create more and more neural connections (increase IQ)? Dr. Gamon responds: As we age, our brains accumulate an ever larger collection of patterns. This gives…
Read MorePhysical Fitness and Brain Fitness
- Laura asks, “How important is body fitness to mind fitness? And which causes which: body fitness increases mind fitness, or mind fitness increases body fitness?” — Rachel: “Have you looked much into how more traditional physical exercise can lead to better mental health?” Dr. Gamon responds: Very good questions. For years, there has been…
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Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution aims to offer a mix of fun brain teasers and serious commentary, focused on the applications of cognitive neuroscience on health, education and training. Our mission is to make brain/ mind/ mental fitness available to all by raising public awareness and helping navigate neuroscience-based products and programs, a.k.a.…
Read MoreWelcome to the Brain Fitness and Neuroplasticity Revolution
We hope you enjoy our blog. We want to provide you with recent and relevant information and tools in the growing field of applied neuroscience, brain fitness and neuroplasticity. Let’s start the fun. Do you know it all about how to exercise your brain and keep your brain fit and healthy? If you do, please…
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