The latest on brain health, neurotechnology, artificial intelligence and “never stop wondering”

Welcome to a new edition of SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter, featuring a life well lived, the latest news on brain health and innovation, and some brain teasers in honor of International Brain Teaser Month. #1. Thank you, Sharon. We won’t. “Never stop wondering” — Sharon Begley, science journalist, RIP #2. Write injuries in sand, kindnesses in ____________. Milk the cow, but do not pull off the ___________. Enjoy these 5 US and 7 international proverbs to test your cognitive skills. #3. Beware the snakes as you tease your mind with this optical illusion. #4. The blood-brain barrier is hopefully hard at work: Can COVID-19 coronavirus “invade” human brain tissue? (Quick answer: evidence so far is mixed) #5. Yes, a bit circular…but that’s the point: To manage stress, sleep better. To sleep better, keep a good routine and manage stress. #6. Excellent article for those interested in state-of-the-art neurotech. The Promise of Big Data Imaging for Mental Health #7. We’d much rather see the NIH or a fitness or nutrition company sponsor such a promising study, rather than a pharma company, but this is great news anyway: The new frontier in neurocognitive monitoring and dementia screening: the Apple Watch #8. “I am encouraged by Cognito’s innovative approach,” said Allan Levey, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Chairman of the Department of Neurology at Emory University and Director of the Emory Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. “This strategy translatin...
Source: SharpBrains - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Tags: Brain/ Mental Health Technology & Innovation artificial intelligence brain health Brain Teasers brain-teaser cognitive neurocognitive Neurotechnology Source Type: blogs