December 2014 - Discover and learn about brain functions, along with the latest news on brain plasticity and research!
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Author: DynamicBrain Inc.
Publication: Monthly Newsletter
Published Date: December 16, 2014

The year 2014 was truly a remarkable success! We helped tens of thousands of healthy individuals achieve their goals at work and in their personal lives, as well as many others with clinical indications by improving their health and quality of life.

As we continue our mission for 2015, we look forward to significantly expanding the accessibility of BrainHQ, our clinically proven brain fitness program to evermore personal households, as well as academic, business and medical health centres which are experiencing continued growth with the use of our program. The latest exciting development being the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, which has just opened their first Brain Fitness Pavilion, exclusively based on the patented technology of BrainHQ. Here is a synopsis:

"Using BrainHQ, an online brain training program designed by Posit Science and the only cognitive remediation intervention being considered by the FDA for clearance as a medical device, the Pavilion's brain fitness training program will help patients improve memory, concentration, attention, and mental speed."

We wish you and your family a season filled with beautiful moments and cherished memories. Have a safe and happy holiday!

PS - By the way, if you're still looking for a meaningful and deeply rewarding gift for yourself or your loved ones, BrainHQ stands out as an exceptional offering. As a special holiday incentive, we're making it even easier with a 25% discount! Check it out.

Kind regards,
Frieda Fanni
President
DynamicBrain Inc.


DynamicBrain Inc. is the Canadian partner of Posit Science Corporation providing BrainHQ in English and French.

How Brain Training Can Help Boomers Ignore Distractions
Ignoring distractions gets increasingly harder with age. New research by Drs. Mishra, Villers-Sidani, Merzenich and Gazzaley demonstrates that learning to make discriminations of a sound amidst progressively more disruptive distractions can diminish our distractibility. Dr. Merzenich's new BrainHQ exercise called Rhythm Recall uses music to train the brain to focus its undivided attention on working memory and sequencing skills. Read the study.

Teens' Heightened Usage of Stimulants Linked to Concussions
Use of illicit alcohol and drugs such as tranquilizers, marijuana, cocaine and even crystal meth were as much as two to four times higher among Ontario high school students who had suffered a concussion or other traumatic brain injury compared to classmates with no such medical history. Learn more.



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In This Issue

How Brain Training Can Help Boomers Ignore Distractions
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Teens' Heightened Usage of Stimulants Linked to Concussions
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Brain Scans Can Diagnose Autism With 97% Accuracy
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When a Neuroscientist Becomes an Artist!
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Anxiety Can Accelerate Alzheimer's
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7 Benefits of Walnuts!
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How to Predict if a Smoker Can Quit?
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Baby's Brain on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
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Driving Cognitive Training that Cuts Crash Risk by 50%
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Events and Conferences
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Blogs and Resources
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KEEP YOUR BRAIN CHALLENGED!


RESEARCH STUDIES

Healthy Aging

Traumatic Brain Injury

Chemobrain

HIV-Related Cognitive Decline

Cognitive Impairment due to Heart Failure

Fall Risk and Mobility

Visual Disturbances and Impairment

Driving Impairment

Hearing and Cognitive Training

The IMPACT Study

The ACTIVE Study

The IHAMS Study

All Published Scientific Studies

Scientific Studies In-progress

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Brain Scans Can Diagnose Autism With 97% Accuracy
Who would have thought that 'hugging' could become a measuring tool for assessing psychiatric disorders? Well for those with autism, thinking about the term hugging is more akin to referencing a dictionary term as opposed to any actual physical self-involvement. This is evidenced by brain images showing a near absence of any activation in the brain's posterior midline region. watch here.

When a Neuroscientist Becomes an Artist!
The science of artistry takes on a whole new dimension when a neuroscientist captures the aesthetics and sophistication of the human brain on canvas. Reminiscent of the minimalist design principles of East Asian art, Greg Dunn realized that neurons could be painted in the sumi-e ink wash painting style, beautifully transcending the temporal boundaries between a landscape of forest and the mystical landscape of the brain. Check it out.

Anxiety Can Accelerate Alzheimer's
New research shows there's a significantly elevated risk of developing Alzheimer's disease when people with mild cognitive impairment also suffer from anxiety. Findings suggest that clinicians should routinely screen for anxiety in people with memory issues as these stress-related symptoms are directly correlated with greater risks for developing Alzheimer's. Read more.

7 Benefits of Walnuts!
In helping us maintain optimal health, Mother Nature makes it easy when we consume nuts, walnuts that it is. They are a near perfect combination of protein, healthy fats, fiber, plant sterols, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Specific health benefits include: cancer-fighting agents, heart health, powerful antioxidants, better weight control, improved fertility for men, brain health boosts and improved metabolic parameters for people with diabetes. Read more.

How to Predict if a Smoker Can Quit?
New brain scanning technology that records changes in the brain's working memory makes it possible to predict with 81% accuracy who is more likely to quit smoking. Neural responses to quitting smoking even after a single day can give valuable information, which can help in creating personalized intervention strategies. Read here and here.

Baby's Brain on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Abnormalities in the hippocampus have been linked to over 40% of sudden death infant syndrome (SIDS) cases. The hippocampus controls a brain area that influences functions such as body temperature, breathing and heart rate. Findings provide further evidence that abnormalities may be the primary cause for SIDS and that new research will provide the means to help identify vulnerable infants to increase their chances of survival. Read more.

Driving Cognitive Training that Cuts Crash Risk by 50%
When you are behind the wheel, your brain is one of the most important pieces of safety equipment. As we age, our reaction times lengthen, our field of vision decreases and so does our safety on the road. Learn more and find out your CRASH RISK now - it's free.


Events and Conferences
"A Worthy Cause and a FIT BRAIN Campaign - Make A Wish Eastern Ontario - December 2014
Ontario Brain Institute - BrainFest Ontario Science Centre - January 17, 2015

Blogs and Resources
Series: Memory Recall - The Key to Happiness in Old Age!
Series: Personal Health - Why We Need to Take Control
What is Brain Plasticity?
How Plasticity-based Brain Training Works
How Can BrainHQ Help You?
12 Benefits of BrainHQ Exercises
Description of BrainHQ Exercises
BrainHQ New User?
BrainHQ in English: www.dynamicbrain.brainhq.com
BrainHQ in French: www.dynamicbrain-fr.brainhq.com
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