Update: New book by Daniel Goleman & Richard Davidson describes how long-term meditation can improve our minds, brains, and bodies
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Time for SharpBrains’ September e-newsletter, this time discussing a range of topics from meditation research to the first FDA-cleared digital therapeutic to upcoming events at the frontier of applied brain science. Also, a warning: Parents, coaches, teachers, –you can read why below– let’s find safer sports for kids to play than American football.
New research
New book by Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson describes how long-term meditation can improve our minds, brains, and bodies
Study shows how online mindfulness interventions can reduce work-related rumination and fatigue, and improve sleep quality
Playing American football before age 12 is linked to long-term neuropsychiatric and cognitive problems
Explore the future with David Bartrés-Faz, Principal Investigator of the Barcelona Brain Health Initiative
New tools
FDA clears first CBT-based digital therapeutic to treat substance abuse disorders
10 Solvers selected @ MIT Solve’s Brain Health Challenge
Virtual reality games and related neurotechnologies spark a new generation of dementia & cognitive tests
Belén Guerra-Carrillo to speak about Cognition, Learning and How to Conduct a 200,000-participant Study at the 2017 SharpBrains Virtual Summit
New thinking
Announcement: The Brainnovations Pitch Contest is Accepting Submissions!
Two Alvaros leading brain health @ BrainFutures 2017
An amazing ecosystem for brain health & enhancement: 12 Sponsors and Partners @ 2017 Sharp...
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