Why Brain Work is So Important to Brain Health
OurAlzheimer’s, October 10, 2008
Discover the reasons behind why brain exercise is so important for cognitive function.
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CogniFit Makes News
Cognitive training to improve driver safety/fuel economy
Fleet Owner, October 2, 2008
When safety directors talk about driver training, they generally mean skills training…At Israel-based CogniFit, LLC, however, training goes deeper than that, right down to the core cognitive functions that underpin all human activities.
What You Didn't Know About Hope, Denial, and Memory
AARP Radio Interview, September 23, 2008
Dr. Shlomo Breznitz, psychologist, and former Israeli legislator, knows a thing or two about what it takes to stay mentally strong.
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08/06/2009 - 2:24am
Statins and Dementia
My doctor once said (jokingly- I think) that she thought statins (cholesterol lowering drugs) should be put into the drinking water system, as fluoride is. These types of drugs are so universally prescribed, so prevalent and so effective that why shouldn’t everyone take them?
Besides their cholesterol lowering properties, it was also thought that statins had a part in preventing Alzheimer’s and dementia, although no research was done to uphold this claim.
12/09/2008 - 7:52pm
The Best Time to Start Brain Training
Many people wonder if there is an optimal age to begin brain fitness training.
I think that it’s never too early to start a brain fitness program. It is better to be proactive than reactive, and you don't have to wait for the first signs of age-related cognitive decline in order to start your mental workouts.
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