Update: Meditation-based mental training can lead to clear –yet surprisingly varied– cognitive and emotional benefits

_____ Dear reader, Time for SharpBrains monthly e-newsletter, discussing latest thinking, research and tools for lifelong brain health and mental health. Enjoy! New thinking: Study finds clear–yet surprisingly different–benefits in 3 types of meditation-based mental training Technology and the Cognition Crisis Think twice before taking Aderall for cognitive enhancement: It may actually impair working memory and other cognitive abilities New research: Practice effect due to repeated testing can delay detection of cognitive impairment and dementia Meta-analysis finds sustained benefits of neurofeedback for kids with ADHD One in eight children in India aged 2–9 may have neurodevelopmental disorders New tools: Perspective: How brain training games could help patients with Huntington’s disease Sanofi Ventures leads $17M investment in Click Therapeutics, finalist @ 2017 Brainnovations Pitch Contest Save the Date for 2018 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Investing in Brain Health for All (December 4–6th)   Last but not least, we invite you try these 25 brain teasers and games when you have some downtime during the summer — fascinating, aren’t they? Have a great month of August,   The SharpBrains Team
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