We recently prepared a Directory of Web Sites as part of our  Resources section. You will find some gems here, in a variety of areas:

>> The Dana Foundation offers several excellent online resources:

- Brainy Kids Online offers children, teens, parents and teachers links to games, labs, education resources and lesson plans.

- BrainWeb: general information about the brain and current brain research, as well as links to validated sites related to more than 25 brain disorders.

- Brain Resources for Seniors provides older adults and their caretakers with links to sites related to brain health, education and general information.

>> PBS’s The Secret Life of the Brain: fun website including a history of the brain, anatomy, illusions, brain scanning, and development from child through adulthood.

>> Brain Awareness Week 2008: an international series of events to increase public awareness about the brain.

>> Society for Neuroscience: neuroscience information for scientists, the general public, the press, legislators, and educators.

>> Healthy Brain Initiative: policy initiative led by the CDC to develop a comprehensive Cognitive Health roadmap.

>> Brain Health: resources and lifestyle advice provided by AARP.

>> NeuroInsights: a market research and advisory company focused on the neurotechnology sector.

>> Maintain Your Brain: resources and lifestyle advice provided by the Alzheimer’s Association.

>> Attention Research Update: great source of information for research and treatments regarding Attention Deficits, published by Dr. David Rabiner, a Senior Research Scientist at Duke University.