Author: DynamicBrain Inc.
Publication: Monthly Newsletter
Published Date: July 16, 2014
Did you know that our brain training program, BrainHQ, has been featured in a number of Canadian television programs including David Suzuki's CBC Documentary, The Nature of Things? We would like to invite you to watch a few minutes of this truly enlightening documentary program here.
As we understand your brain health is a serious matter, we give it all our attention and focus. Just let us know how we can help further!
Kind Regards, Frieda Fanni
President
DynamicBrain Inc.
DynamicBrain Inc. is the Canadian partner of Posit Science Corporation providing BrainHQ in English and French.
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Brain shrinkage during pregnancy
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New genetic formula to help crack autism code
A recent study published in Nature Genetics by lead researcher,
Dr. Stephen Scherer, senior scientist and director of The Centre for Applied Genomics at Sick Kids and the University of Toronto McLaughlin Centre shows research findings that will enable clinicians to identify genetic mutations that have the highest and lowest likelihood of causing Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Research suggests that when you find yourself at an impasse, it's often fruitful to temporarily direct your attention away from a problem, you allow your focus to dissipate, releasing its mental grip. It's then that loose connections suddenly appear, making creative insights more likely.
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Exercise and chemotherapy side effects
A recent feature on 'chemo-brain references an exercise study led by Dr. Kristin Campbell, an assistant professor at UBC showing marked improvements in post-chemotherapy cognitive impairment. Next to physical exercise, our
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