Reinventing brain health via new ways to assess and enhance brain function across the lifespan

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/08/16/reinventing-brain-health-via-new-ways-to-assess-and-enhance-brain-function-across-the-lifespan/

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During this 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit session, we explored new ways to assess and enhance brain func­tion via mobile devices and wearables, led by Corinna E. Lathan, Founder and CEO of AnthroTronix, Eddie Mar­tucci, VP Research & Devel­op­ment at Akili Inter­ac­tive Labs, Alex Doman, Co-Founder of Sleep Genius, Joan Sev­er­son, Pres­i­dent of Dig­i­tal Artefacts, and Keith Epstein, Senior Strate­gic Advi­sor at AARP.

–> Learn more & Register to participate at the upcoming 2016 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Reinventing Brain Health (December 6-8th, 2016)

Source: http://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/08/16/reinventing-brain-health-via-new-ways-to-assess-and-enhance-brain-function-across-the-lifespan/

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During this 2014 SharpBrains Virtual Summit session, we explored new ways to assess and enhance brain func­tion via mobile devices and wearables, led by Corinna E. Lathan, Founder and CEO of AnthroTronix, Eddie Mar­tucci, VP Research & Devel­op­ment at Akili Inter­ac­tive Labs, Alex Doman, Co-Founder of Sleep Genius, Joan Sev­er­son, Pres­i­dent of Dig­i­tal Artefacts, and Keith Epstein, Senior Strate­gic Advi­sor at AARP.

–> Learn more & Register to participate at the upcoming 2016 SharpBrains Virtual Summit: Reinventing Brain Health (December 6-8th, 2016)

Kids in College Kids Drink More, Smoke Less

Source: http://teens.webmd.com/news/20160816/us-college-kids-drink-more-smoke-less-than-others-their-age?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Full-time students aged 18 to 22 also have higher rates of binge-drinking, survey finds

Source: http://teens.webmd.com/news/20160816/us-college-kids-drink-more-smoke-less-than-others-their-age?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Full-time students aged 18 to 22 also have higher rates of binge-drinking, survey finds

What People With Psoriasis Want You to Know

Source: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/features/6-things-people-psoriasis-wish-you-knew?src=RSS_PUBLIC

There’s more to psoriasis than you probably realize. People with the condition have some things they’d like you to know.

Source: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/features/6-things-people-psoriasis-wish-you-knew?src=RSS_PUBLIC

There’s more to psoriasis than you probably realize. People with the condition have some things they’d like you to know.

50 years in genetics

Source: http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/blog/2014/01/50-years-genetics

When I first entered my mentor Jim Watson’s office as a graduate student in ancient times (i.e., 1957), I saw a slip of paper fastened by scotch tape to the fluorescent light fixture over his desk. On it he had clearly printed in ink: DNA –> RNA –> protein. So, there it was—a clear guiding principle; a new science was starting….

Source: http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/blog/2014/01/50-years-genetics

When I first entered my mentor Jim Watson’s office as a graduate student in ancient times (i.e., 1957), I saw a slip of paper fastened by scotch tape to the fluorescent light fixture over his desk. On it he had clearly printed in ink: DNA –> RNA –> protein. So, there it was—a clear guiding principle; a new science was starting….

Boxing debate: Does wearing headgear actually increase risk of concussion?

Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/boxing-debate-does-wearing-headgear-actually-increase-risk-of-concussion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boxing-debate-does-wearing-headgear-actually-increase-risk-of-concussion

Retired cardiac surgeon Dr. Charles Butler, a former president of USA Boxing and the chairman of AIBA’s medical commission, compared the rate of concussions one with and one without headgear. The results were astounding. Butler examined 28,802 rounds, in which headguards were worn in slightly more than 14,000 and in which they were not worn

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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/boxing-debate-does-wearing-headgear-actually-increase-risk-of-concussion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boxing-debate-does-wearing-headgear-actually-increase-risk-of-concussion

Retired cardiac surgeon Dr. Charles Butler, a former president of USA Boxing and the chairman of AIBA’s medical commission, compared the rate of concussions one with and one without headgear. The results were astounding. Butler examined 28,802 rounds, in which headguards were worn in slightly more than 14,000 and in which they were not worn

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Concussion Symptoms May Return as Students Who’ve Suffered Head Back to School

Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/concussion-symptoms-may-return-as-students-whove-suffered-head-back-to-school/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=concussion-symptoms-may-return-as-students-whove-suffered-head-back-to-school

A new study shows that students may see a return of their symptoms when they head back to school after having a recent concussion. More than 2.5 million sports related traumatic brain injuries happen every year in the United States. A new study by the Children’s Hospital in Wisconsin finds returning to school after suffering a

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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/concussion-symptoms-may-return-as-students-whove-suffered-head-back-to-school/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=concussion-symptoms-may-return-as-students-whove-suffered-head-back-to-school

A new study shows that students may see a return of their symptoms when they head back to school after having a recent concussion. More than 2.5 million sports related traumatic brain injuries happen every year in the United States. A new study by the Children’s Hospital in Wisconsin finds returning to school after suffering a

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The Medicare Program: A Brief Overview

Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/medicare-insurance/info-10-2013/medicare-program-a-brief-overview-2013-AARP-ppi-health.html

: Medicare provides older Americans and people with disabilities with health security. This fact sheet provides an updated overview of the current Medicare program, including the services covered, who is covered, how covered services are delivered, how the program is financed, and how much the program spends….

Source: http://www.aarp.org/health/medicare-insurance/info-10-2013/medicare-program-a-brief-overview-2013-AARP-ppi-health.html

: Medicare provides older Americans and people with disabilities with health security. This fact sheet provides an updated overview of the current Medicare program, including the services covered, who is covered, how covered services are delivered, how the program is financed, and how much the program spends….

A new antipsychotic mechanism of action for cannabidiol

Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/a-new-antipsychotic-mechanism-of-action-for-cannabidiol/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-new-antipsychotic-mechanism-of-action-for-cannabidiol

The pharmacological strategy for the treatment of schizophrenia has not changed in the six decades since chlorpromazine was introduced in 1952. Studies since the ‘90s have demonstrated the antipsychotic potential of cannabidiol (CBD). In particular, CBD has been shown to be effective in attenuating the positive symptoms of schizophrenia with a negligible side-effect profile. However, the

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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/a-new-antipsychotic-mechanism-of-action-for-cannabidiol/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-new-antipsychotic-mechanism-of-action-for-cannabidiol

The pharmacological strategy for the treatment of schizophrenia has not changed in the six decades since chlorpromazine was introduced in 1952. Studies since the ‘90s have demonstrated the antipsychotic potential of cannabidiol (CBD). In particular, CBD has been shown to be effective in attenuating the positive symptoms of schizophrenia with a negligible side-effect profile. However, the

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Best and Worst of Neuroscience and Neurology – July 2016

Source: http://brainblogger.com/2016/08/13/best-and-worst-of-neuroscience-and-neurology-july-2016/

Hundreds of articles published this month further advanced our knowledge of neuroscience. Lots of new discoveries published in July relate to some of the most fundamental processes in the brain that shape our daily life, as well as to the practical problems doctors have to deal with on a regular basis. The selection of articles presented here reflects my personal opinion about their importance – there were many more interesting articles that simply could not be covered by this short review.

In the beginning of July, scientific community marked the birthday of Alfred Gilman, who received the 1994 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for his work on G-proteins. These days, the description of G-proteins and their functions can be found in every textbook on physiology and neurology, as they are heavily involved in the processes of intercellular communication. Even in this review G-proteins are mentioned in relation to some recent findings.

 

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Source: http://brainblogger.com/2016/08/13/best-and-worst-of-neuroscience-and-neurology-july-2016/

Hundreds of articles published this month further advanced our knowledge of neuroscience. Lots of new discoveries published in July relate to some of the most fundamental processes in the brain that shape our daily life, as well as to the practical problems doctors have to deal with on a regular basis. The selection of articles presented here reflects my personal opinion about their importance – there were many more interesting articles that simply could not be covered by this short review.

In the beginning of July, scientific community marked the birthday of Alfred Gilman, who received the 1994 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for his work on G-proteins. These days, the description of G-proteins and their functions can be found in every textbook on physiology and neurology, as they are heavily involved in the processes of intercellular communication. Even in this review G-proteins are mentioned in relation to some recent findings.

 

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Acupuncture May Slow Pre-Dementia Memory Loss

Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-outside-the-box/acupuncture-may-slow-pre-dementia-memory-loss

by Steven Reinberg for HealthDay: Acupuncture may benefit people who have memory loss, but don’t yet have dementia, suggests a review by Chinese researchers of five earlier studies. Nothing has yet been proven to halt the progression to dementia in……

Source: http://womensbrainhealth.org/think-outside-the-box/acupuncture-may-slow-pre-dementia-memory-loss

by Steven Reinberg for HealthDay: Acupuncture may benefit people who have memory loss, but don’t yet have dementia, suggests a review by Chinese researchers of five earlier studies. Nothing has yet been proven to halt the progression to dementia in……

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