May 2020 - 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: May 20, 2020

During the past two months, staying connected remotely has become our main means of communication, and so has using BrainHQ in a telehealth rehab model! We were thrilled to learn about a new independent review that has shown telehealth rehabilitation treatment using our BrainHQ to be effective in addressing cognitive deficits associated with multiple sclerosis (MS).

We currently offer a simple platform specifically designed for health clinicians. The platform allows clinicians to work with patients remotely, customize their training, monitor performance, and make adjustments with ease. We sincerely hope that telehealth rehab treatment becomes mainstream as it has the potential to help many patients train in the comfort of their own home. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need further information.

On another note, if you are one of our BrainHQ trainees who would like to learn more about the recent changes in performance measurements and percentiles, you can find out more here.

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.

The shape of sight
What if a device could deliver visual information directly to the brain of someone with blindness, bypassing their damaged eyes or optic nerves? Researchers in Houston are one step closer to this goal. By stimulating implanted electrodes to dynamically “trace” shapes on the visual cortex of participants, researchers found that participants were able to “see.” Learn more about this eye-opening study here.

Fatty foods brought into focus
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have been turning to fatty comfort food to see us through these hard times. Unfortunately, new research suggests that eating just one meal high in saturated fat can hinder our ability to focus. Participants scored low in an attention assessment test after eating a high-fat meal, but they scored better after eating a low-fat meal. The research sheds light on how fatty acids may interact with the brain. Reach more about the study here.

Hope on the horizon
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common degenerative disease of the brain and affects millions of people worldwide. Scientists are now finding ways to replace brain cells that are progressively lost during Parkinson’s, by using a patient’s own reprogrammed skin cells. Using the patient’s own cells means that rejection is less likely. While these results are encouraging, it’s important to remember that they are based on a single participant. However, with hard work and more research, hope could well be on the horizon. Learn more here.


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In This Issue

The shape of sight
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Fatty foods brought into focus
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Hope on the horizon
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Forty winks
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Early warning signs
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Your Brain Holds the Key to Safer Driving!
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Blogs and Resources


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KEEP YOUR BRAIN CHALLENGED!


RESEARCH STUDIES

Category-based published studies

Studies on clinical conditions for researchers

2016 Alzheimer’s Conference announcement

ACTIVE Study Published - Brain Training and Dementia

Healthy Aging

Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment

Cognitive Impairment due to Heart Failure

Fall Risk and Mobility

The IMPACT Study

The ACTIVE Study

The IHAMS Study

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Forty winks
There’s nothing cuter than watching a baby slumber. Babies spend most of their first year of life asleep. More than just dreams occur while children sleep—it’s also when the brain develops, neural connections form, and sensory memories encode. When sleep is disrupted, brain development can be affected. New research has found that infants with autism will often experience difficulty sleeping. This could lead to breakthroughs that could help those suffering from the disorder. Read about the research here!

Early warning signs
Sadly, we cannot predict what the future holds regarding dementia. But there are early warning signs from specific memory concerns patients raise. Research has shown that certain memory concerns older adults mention to their doctors are predictive of future dementia. In fact, complaints from patients about certain memory issues may be the first detectible stage of preclinical dementia. Find out more here.


Your Brain Holds the Key to Safer Driving!
Your brain is one of the most important pieces of safety equipment when you get behind the wheel of a car. As we age, our reaction times slow down and our field of vision decreases. This means our safety on the road is also reduced. By spending only 10 hours doing the engaging driving cognitive training program you can save your life and the lives of others on the road! Learn more here. Looking for a Driving Cognitive Training class? Click here.


News, More Interesting Articles and Blogs
Brain Fitness and Cognitive Training Classes 2020, Group, Facilitated, Web-Based
Driving Cognitive Training Classes 2020, Group, Facilitated, Web-Based
How to Clean Your Brain
Protein shapes matter in Alzheimer's research
The dreaming brain tunes out the outside world
Brain-scan abnormalities found in children with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome
Like a molecular knob: How a gene controls the electrical activity of the brain
Sniff Test Can Predict Recovery of Severely Brain Injured Patients
People aged 95 and over show stronger brain connectivity
Tracking development of the brain's interface that controls bodily metabolism
New study explores brain regions that drive the instinct to form lasting bonds
Alzheimer’s gene contributes to blood-brain barrier breakdown
Aggressive Behavior and the "Little Brain"
Physical presence of spouses can alter each other's brain activity
New study investigates the brain's action plans during walking
Genetic variation in a brain-cleansing water channel affects human sleep
Targeting early brain inflammation may slow down Alzheimer’s
How Plasticity-based Brain Training Works
10 Brain Exercises for Seniors
Description of BrainHQ Exercises
BrainHQ Exercise Tutorials
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