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We Need to Reinvent Brain Care

Alvaro Fernandez | Posted 11.17.2011

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Alvaro Fernandez

An assessment of basic neurocognitive function should be an essential part of any psychiatric evaluation. The mental health field should adopt a brain-based model for diagnosis and treatment.

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Technology For Brain Health: an Upcoming Revolution

Alvaro Fernandez | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Telehealth, Neuroimaging, Geriatric, Brain Health, Research and Innovation, Ontario, Gordon Winocur, Cognitive Assessments, Aging Workforce, John Wilkinson, Healthy Aging, Brain Function, Donald Stuss, Brain Fitness, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Sharpbrains, Cardiovascular Health, Alzheimer?S Disease, Centre for Brain Fitness, Prevent Alzheimer?S Disease, Assessments of Cognitive Functions, Medicine, Groundbreaking, Psychiatry, Baby Boomer, Women, Aging, Aging and Brain Function, William Reichman, Mental Health, Physical Fitness, Gary Small, Neuroscientists, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ian Robertson, Cognitive Exercise, Stroke, Female Hormones, Brain Development, Consumer Electronic Show, Mars, Neuropsychologists, Rotman Research Institute, Nutraceuticals, Pda, Caregivers, Baycrest, Healthy Living News
Alvaro Fernandez

We talk to the CEO of Baycrest, a brain fitness institute, about why Ontario and Baycrest chose to become pioneers in this area, and discuss some of the main opportunities, and challenges.

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Top 15 Brain Fitness Articles of 2008

Alvaro Fernandez | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Stress Management, Sharpbrains, Mental Health, Brain Health, Brain Teasers, Brain Gym, New Year Resolutions, Stress Reduction, Neuroplasticity, Cognitive Science, Exercise, Health, Memory, Brain Training, Brain Fitness, Learning, International Women's Day, Women's Day, Healthy Living News
Alvaro Fernandez

Thinking about best ways to maintain your brain in top shape in 2009? Let me share a quick definition of "brain fitness", and a ranking of the most popular articles of 2008 on the topic.

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Top 25 Brainy Haikus. Yours?

Alvaro Fernandez | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Mind-Body Connection, Sharpbrains, Mind.Body.Soul, Brain, Haiku, Mindfulness, Health, Brain Teasers, Meditation, Mind Games, Healthy Living News
Alvaro Fernandez

Can you write a haiku describing anything crossing your mind now?

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10 Habits of Highly Effective Brains

Alvaro Fernandez | Posted 11.17.2011

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Alvaro Fernandez

If you are reading this, the good news is that you have a brain inside your head. And you have probably read about the emerging brain fitness movement: frequent articles in the media, an ongoing PBS special, more and more products and games. Based on dozens of interviews with scientists and recent research findings, let's take a look at some of the habits of Highly Effective Brains.

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