Author: DynamicBrain Inc.
Publication: Monthly Newsletter
Published Date: May 19, 2021

Did you know that your ability to keep your balance has a lot to do with how your brain operates? Problems with mobility and increased risk of falls are linked to declining overall cognitive ability, executive function, attention, speed, and visual processing. But, there is some good news! All these cognitive systems are plastic and capable of improvement through the right cognitive exercises.

Each year, one out of every three adults aged 65 and over experiences a fall. These falls create a downward spiral as fear of more falls limits mobility and, in turn, further increases fall risk.

Please check out the published research on how BrainHQ has shown to improve balance and gait. By sharing this with others, you could help us to reduce more falls!

Remember your BrainHQ training today, and, if you still don’t have full access, subscribe here.

As always, please let us know if you have any questions.

Kind regards, Frieda Fanni President DynamicBrain Inc. DynamicBrain Inc. is the Canadian partner of Posit Science Corporation providing brain fitness program BrainHQ in English and French.

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