November 2019 - 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: November 20, 2019

Did you know that when you fall or have a different mobility issue, the fault is as much your brain’s as it is your body’s? That’s because balance relies on multiple cognitive and sensory systems, including the visual-spatial and visual-motor systems. BrainHQ’s visual training exercises are designed to improve these systems. To date, five studies have been conducted on fall risk and mobility using BrainHQ exercises and assessments. These have shown that:

  • Poor performance on a BrainHQ exercise correlates to a higher number of collisions and falls.
  • Using a set of BrainHQ exercises for 20–30 hours resulted in significantly higher scores on measures of balance and gait.

If you are not a regular BrainHQ trainee, please feel free to try some of our visual training exercises (scroll down to access them), and take action to reduce your risk of falling!

Please let us know if we can help you further.

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.

Full brain detox
Full brain detox We all know that a good night’s sleep can do wonders, but did you know that during sleep your brain has a “deep clean”? Using EEGs and specialized fMRI techniques, researchers have found that cerebrospinal fluid may be involved in flushing the brain of toxic waste during sleep. This may lead to discoveries for maintaining brain health, especially in conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more about the study here.

Gender equality
There’s an old cultural assumption that men are better at science, technology, engineering, and math fields because of a superior biological aptitude for math. New research took this assumption to the test with a comprehensive study of brain development and math abilities in boys and girls. The study shows that there is no gender difference in brain function and math ability, pointing to societal and cultural factors that exacerbate small differences between genders and steer girls away from math-focused careers. Find out more here.

Casting an eye on glaucoma
An international research team has recently discovered evidence that shows that the brain and eyes are more linked than previously thought. The findings confirmed that glaucoma may be linked to degeneration of the brain. The research focused on people with African ancestry—a group that shows a higher rate of glaucoma. This study is expected to change the way researchers think of glaucoma. Read more here.


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In This Issue

Full brain detox
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Gender equality
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Casting an eye on glaucoma
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Parkinson’s disease
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Just one more slice?
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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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Parkinson’s disease
Did you know that Parkinson’s can often originate in the gut? A new study explores the hypothesis that Parkinson’s disease can either start in the brain or, surprisingly, in the gut. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder, and the results of this study could have implications on how the disease is treated, and which kinds of interventions will be most effective. To learn more, click here.


Just one more slice?
Many of us find it hard to say no to an extra helping of our favorite meal, or another scoop of ice cream, or just one more bag of chips! It an be hard to keep our impulses in check, and new research could explain why. Scientists have found that a very specific circuit is in charge of impulse control, and that circuit can get stuck in the “on” position. More research is needed, but these initial findings could lead to major breakthroughs in issues from obesity to gambling to drug abuse. 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 Driving Cognitive Training Classes 2019, Group, In-Person, Ottawa
Brain Fitness and Cognitive Training Classes 2019, Group, Facilitated, Web-Based
Driving Cognitive Training Classes 2019, Group, Facilitated, Web-Based
Too much screen time changes children's brains, study finds
Imagined movements can alter our brains
Tau tangles linked to smaller brain regions and falling cognitive test scores in healthy older adults
Some women seem to lack a key brain structure for smell—but their sense of smell is fine
Studying the human brain in mice
What your friends’ brains look like when they think of you
How the brain regulates variability in motor functions
Study shows how the complex neural map of human brain operates
Brain clue signals anxiety, depression in some kids
How Plasticity-based Brain Training Works
10 Brain Exercises for Seniors
Description of BrainHQ Exercises
BrainHQ Exercise Tutorials
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