http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/28/is-brain-fitness-scientifically-proven-to-improve-cognitive-skills/ Brain Fitness and Cognitive Health news Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:14:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/28/is-brain-fitness-scientifically-proven-to-improve-cognitive-skills/#comment-7858 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 15:35:41 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/28/is-brain-fitness-scientifically-proven-to-improve-cognitive-skills/#comment-7858 [...] Caroline Latham of SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution presents three blog posts. First, in Is brain fitness scientifically proven to improve cognitive skills?, Latham discusses the talk about brain fitness with scientific studies published in JAMA and consults non-scholarly discussions. By uncovering the myths in brain development and plasticity, the author claims that one can train “mental muscles” for cognitive improvement (and perhaps prevention of neurological disorders). Second, in New Research on How to Maintain a Sharp Brain, Latham summarizes brain fitness programs and assets three musts for any brain workout routine: “novelty, variety, and stretching practice (increasing challenge each time).” Lastly, she contributes Are cognitive abilities the same thing as intelligence? claiming that cognitive abilities are skills that anyone can improve with a little work, as opposed one’s IQ. [...] [...] Caroline Latham of SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution presents three blog posts. First, in Is brain fitness scientifically proven to improve cognitive skills?, Latham discusses the talk about brain fitness with scientific studies published in JAMA and consults non-scholarly discussions. By uncovering the myths in brain development and plasticity, the author claims that one can train "mental muscles" for cognitive improvement (and perhaps prevention of neurological disorders). Second, in New Research on How to Maintain a Sharp Brain, Latham summarizes brain fitness programs and assets three musts for any brain workout routine: "novelty, variety, and stretching practice (increasing challenge each time)." Lastly, she contributes Are cognitive abilities the same thing as intelligence? claiming that cognitive abilities are skills that anyone can improve with a little work, as opposed one's IQ. [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/28/is-brain-fitness-scientifically-proven-to-improve-cognitive-skills/#comment-1543 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 15:38:43 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/28/is-brain-fitness-scientifically-proven-to-improve-cognitive-skills/#comment-1543 [...] Caroline Latham presents Is brain fitness scientifically proven to improve cognitive skills? posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, “Here is a supplemental post to What is Brain Fitness. Good goals for 2007 are to include mental stimulation, physical exercise, balanced nutrition, and stress management in your health plan.” [...] [...] Caroline Latham presents Is brain fitness scientifically proven to improve cognitive skills? posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, "Here is a supplemental post to What is Brain Fitness. Good goals for 2007 are to include mental stimulation, physical exercise, balanced nutrition, and stress management in your health plan." [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/28/is-brain-fitness-scientifically-proven-to-improve-cognitive-skills/#comment-1385 Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:33:27 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/28/is-brain-fitness-scientifically-proven-to-improve-cognitive-skills/#comment-1385 [...] Read more… TFS Re-Launch Contest: Adeo GPS Fitness Trainer - December 28th, 2006Exercise and Arthritis - December 28th, 2006askROCCO: Youre not normal. See Dr. - December 28th, 2006Improving Your Breathing Under Stress - December 28th, 2006Let Your PC Help Cure Cancer! - December 28th, 2006 Sponsored Links Related Reading [...] [...] Read more... TFS Re-Launch Contest: Adeo GPS Fitness Trainer - December 28th, 2006Exercise and Arthritis - December 28th, 2006askROCCO: Youre not normal. See Dr. - December 28th, 2006Improving Your Breathing Under Stress - December 28th, 2006Let Your PC Help Cure Cancer! - December 28th, 2006 Sponsored Links Related Reading [...]

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