Comments on: Cognitive Reserve and Lifestyle

by: Alvaro Fernandez

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:18:50 +0000

Allene, glad to hear

by: Allene Wright

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:12:48 +0000

I have just been introduced to the theory of cognitive reserve by a psychiatrist treating a friend. I need to know as much as I can about the theory and am delighted in this website.

by: Welcome to the April 4, 2007 edition of managing change. | Diane Corriette

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:05:39 +0000

[...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Cognitive Reserve and Lifestyle posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, "Why change can literally be good for your brain" [...]

by: » Bilingual brains stay sharp longer « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 16:40:33 +0000

[...] We have seen a number of studies on why and how speaking more than one language may help build a Cognitive Reserve that protects us against cognitive decline. This article does a good job at explaining what may be going on (bold added by me): [...]

by: » Baby Boomers, Healthy Aging and Job Performance « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:16:10 +0000

[...] 6- If we want to maximize our chances of healthy aging, we should focus on 4 main "brain health" pillars: mental stimulation, physical exercise, stress management and a balanced diet. And the earlier the better to build a Cognitive Reserve. More info at The Dana Guide to Brain Health book review. [...]

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Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:32:41 +0000

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by: MENTAL HEALTH SOURCE PAGE » Blog Archive » Learning Courage and Changing Minds

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 15:09:53 +0000

[...] Alvaro also sent an article with his suggestion that learning protects against cognitive decline including dementia. Based on my reading of his summary, I propose that it is not just learning (the intellectual stimulation), but encompasses to "high leisure activities", which I interpret as having a lot of fun and creativity in your life. Most geniuses are highly creative people and sometimes they can be a bit quirky, but they all immerse themselves in intensely pleasurable activities that for us look like "physics" or "writing music" but for the geniuses are pure joy. [...]

by: » Brain Fitness Blog Carnival #2 « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:01:10 +0000

[...] Caroline summarizes the research behind Cognitive Reserve and Lifestyle that indicates how important mental stimulation is for healthy brain aging. [...]

by: GNIF Brain Blogger » Blog Archive » Brain Blogging, Third Edition

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 15:49:36 +0000

[...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Cognitive Reserve and Lifestyle posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, "Brief review of key papers on the Cognitive Reserve for healthy aging." [...]

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Sun, 18 Feb 2007 07:18:29 +0000

[...] Cognitive NeuroscienceBrain Fitness GlossaryCognitive Reserve and Lifestylea href="http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/02/11/heart-rate-variability-as-an-index-of-regulated-emotional-responding/">Heart Rate Variability as an Index of Regulated Emotional RespondingNeuroscience Interview Series: on learning and "brain gyms" [...]