Study: SOME brain training may work to promote healthy brain aging
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Keep reading article Study Debunks 4 Common Myths about Brain Training and Lifelong Cognitive Enhancement, over at The Creativity Post. (Source: SharpBrains)
Source: SharpBrains - February 16, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Education & Lifelong Learning Health & Wellness Technology aging brain brain-aging Brain-Training myths Source Type: blogs
A very serious video game addiction in South Korea
I just returned from a week spent talking with therapists and educational specialists in Seoul, South Korea. As in visits to many places in the world, it is exciting to see the enthusiasm that therapists have for applying our brain training tools to help children and adults who struggle—even while they have not really been adapted to meet the special challenges that an arise for an individual operating in a language that is so different from ours. They’ve seen it work, over and over again; more than 30,000 children have already been trained using Posit Science and Scientific Learning brain training software.
Still,...
Source: On the Brain by Dr. Michael Merzenich, Ph.D. - February 15, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Dr. Merzenich Tags: Brain Science Featured Video games Source Type: blogs
Method for adaptive training of short term memory and auditory/visual discrimination within a computer game: Key Neurotech Patent #13
– Illustrative image from U.S. Patent No. 6,599,129
Today we are sharing a 2003 cognitive training patent assigned to Scientific Learning Corp.
U.S. Patent No. 6,599,129: Method for adaptive training of short term memory and auditory/visual discrimination within a computer game
Assignee(s): Scientific Learning Corp.
Inventor(s): William M. Jenkins, Michael M. Merzenich, Steven L. Miller, Bret E. Peterson, Paula Tallal
Technology Category: NeuroCognitive Training
Issue Date: July 29, 2003
SharpBrains’ Take:
The ‘129 patent builds on Scientific Learning’s portfolio relating to language training and development. &nb...
Source: SharpBrains - February 15, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness Technology Adaptive-training brain data computer-game EEG language training neuro-technology neurocognitive training patent Scientific Learning Corporation short-term-memory Source Type: blogs
Research Byte: bMental Health of Extremely Low Birth Weight Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. via BrowZine
Mental Health of Extremely Low Birth Weight Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Mathewson, Karen J.; Chow, Cheryl H. T.; Dobson, Kathleen G.; Pope, Eliza I.; Schmidt, Louis A.; Van Lieshout, Ryan J.Psychological Bulletin: Articles in pressUniversity of Minnesota Users:http://login.ezproxy.lib.umn.edu/login?url=http://doi.apa.org/getdoi.cfm?doi=10.1037/bul0000091Non-University of Minnesota Users: (Full text may not be available)http://doi.apa.org/getdoi.cfm?doi=10.1037/bul0000091Accessed with BrowZine, supported by University of Minnesota. (Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner))
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Research Byte: New estimates on the relationship between IQ, economic growth and welfare via BrowZine
New estimates on the relationship between IQ, economic growth and welfareHafer, R.W.Intelligence: Articles in pressUniversity of Minnesota Users:http://login.ezproxy.lib.umn.edu/login?url=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016028961630318XNon-University of Minnesota Users: (Full text may not be available)http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016028961630318XAccessed with BrowZine, supported by University of Minnesota. (Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner))
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Research Byte: Separating power and speed components of standardized intelligence measures via BrowZine
Separating power and speed components of standardized intelligence measuresEstrada, Eduardo; Román, Francisco J.; Abad, Francisco J.; Colom, RobertoIntelligence: Articles in pressUniversity of Minnesota Users:http://login.ezproxy.lib.umn.edu/login?url=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160289616302100Non-University of Minnesota Users: (Full text may not be available)http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160289616302100Accessed with BrowZine, supported by University of Minnesota. (Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner))
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Brain stimulation using magnetic fields: Key Neurotech Patent #12
– Illustrative image from U.S. Patent No. 6,572,528
Today we are discussing a 2003 patent, assigned to McLean Hospital, pioneering brain stimulation techniques.
U.S. Patent No. 6,572,528: Magnetic field stimulation techniques
Assignee(s): McLean Hospital
Inventor(s): Michael L. Rohan, Aimee Parrow, Perry F. Renshaw
Technology Category: Hybrid
Issue Date: June 3, 2003
SharpBrains’ Take:
The ‘528 patent discloses magnetic stimulation techniques for enhancing brain function with a variety of stimulation techniques. The specification, having just four illustration sheets and four pages of written material, may raise qu...
Source: SharpBrains - February 14, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness Technology brain-function brain-stimulation cognitive--disorders enhance brain function magnetic Magnetic field stimulation McLean Hospital neural stimulation neuro-technology patent Source Type: blogs
Education needs an overhaul, World Government Summit hears
DUBAI // Education systems across the globe need an overhaul because they are out of sync with the aspirations of newer generations. That was …Read it on FlipboardRead it on thenational.ae (Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner))
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Improving driving safety with alarms triggered by impending sleep state, detected via brain signals: Key Neurotech Patent #11
– Illustrative image from U.S. Patent No. 6,497,658
As mentioned, we are featuring a foundational Pervasive Neurotech patent a day, from older to newer by issue date. Today we are sharing a 2002 patent core to the field of driving safety.
U.S. Patent No. 6,497,658: Alarm upon detection of impending sleep state
Inventor(s): Michael F. Roizen, Lawrence J. Gottlieb, Avery Tung
Technology Category: EEG
Issue Date: December 24, 2002
SharpBrains’ Take:
The ‘658 patent presents EEG technology applied to the field of sleep, with an application geared less towards improved sleep states and more towards increased v...
Source: SharpBrains - February 13, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness Technology alarm detection brain data driving safety EEG EEG technology inventor inventors neuro-technology patent physiological sleep sleep alarm Source Type: blogs
Exercise Is ADHD Medication
FromThe Atlantic on FlipboardPhysical movement improves mental focus, memory, and cognitive flexibility; new research shows just how critical it is to academic performance. Mental exercises to build …Read it on FlipboardRead it on theatlantic.com (Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner))
Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) - February 12, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: blogs
Research Byte: Effects of sibship size on intelligence, school performance and adult income: Some evidence from Swedish data via BrowZine
Effects of sibship size on intelligence, school performance and adult income: Some evidence from Swedish dataWänström, Linda; Wegmann, BertilIntelligence: Articles in pressUniversity of Minnesota Users:http://login.ezproxy.lib.umn.edu/login?url=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016028961630071XNon-University of Minnesota Users: (Full text may not be available)http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016028961630071XAccessed with BrowZine, supported by University of Minnesota. (Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner))
Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) - February 10, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: blogs
Research Byte: Birth weight and cognitive ability in adulthood: A systematic review and meta-analysis via BrowZine
Birth weight and cognitive ability in adulthood: A systematic review and meta-analysisGrove, Benjamin J.; Lim, Shujing J.; Gale, Catharine R.; Shenkin, Susan D.Intelligence: Articles in pressUniversity of Minnesota Users:http://login.ezproxy.lib.umn.edu/login?url=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160289616302318Non-University of Minnesota Users: (Full text may not be available)http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160289616302318Accessed with BrowZine, supported by University of Minnesota. (Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner))
Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) - February 10, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: blogs
Study: Don ’t overlook sleep difficulties in children with ADHD; they may impair functioning as much as ADHD itself
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Problems with sleep are common in children with ADHD; in fact, past studies indicate that sleep problems occur in between 70 and 85%. Because of this, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that sleep difficulties should be assessed as part of a comprehensive ADHD evaluation. In some children, significant sleep difficulties may be an important contributor to apparent ADHD symptoms, and could contribute to a child being incorrectly diagnosed. For example, consistent insufficient sleep would certainly contribute to trouble with attention and focus. For other children, sleep problems may co-exist with ADHD and c...
Source: SharpBrains - February 10, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Dr. David Rabiner Tags: Attention and ADD/ADHD Health & Wellness ADHD-symptoms daytime sleepiness insomnia pediatrics sleep problems Source Type: blogs
Monitoring and stimulating brain activity to achieve desired brain state: Key Neurotech Patent #10
– Illustrative image from U.S. Patent No. 6,488,617
Today we are sharing a 2002 patent describing a system linking brain signal detection to brain stimulation techniques.
U.S. Patent No. 6,488,617: Method and device for producing a desired brain state
Assignee(s): Universal Hedonics
Inventor(s): Bruce F. Katz
Technology Category: Hybrid
Issue Date: December 3, 2002
SharpBrains’ Take:
The ‘617 patent describes a system linking brain signal detection to brain stimulation techniques with the purpose of achieving a desired brain state. Cited examples of desired brain states in the background section of the patent inclu...
Source: SharpBrains - February 10, 2017 Category: Neuroscience Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Health & Wellness Technology brain data brain signal brain state brain-stimulation EEG MEG MRI neural-activity neuro-technology patent Universal Hedonics Source Type: blogs
Research Byte: Direct and indirect influences of executive functions on mathematics achievement via BrowZine
Direct and indirect influences of executive functions on mathematics achievementCragg, Lucy; Keeble, Sarah; Richardson, Sophie; Roome, Hannah E.; Gilmore, CamillaCognition: Vol. 162 – 2017: 12 - 2610.1016/j.cognition.2017.01.014University of Minnesota Users:http://login.ezproxy.lib.umn.edu/login?url=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0010027717300239Non-University of Minnesota Users: (Full text may not be available)http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0010027717300239Accessed with BrowZine, supported by University of Minnesota. (Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner))
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