08/27/2009 - 2:55am

Obesity and the Brain

It is known that obesity and overweight take their toll on our bodies- increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and cancer. Now there is scientific evidence that obesity and even overweight have a detrimental effect on our brains as well. Recent research has shown that obese people have 8% less brain tissue than people who are of normal weight and overweight people 4%. The brains of obese people looked 16 years older than the brains of people who were lean, and overweight people’s brains looked 8 years older.

05/25/2009 - 8:26am

Do Your Brain A Favor… Take A Nap!!

Some people think that napping is a waste of time and is an indication of a sleepy mind, but clinical research has shown that not only is napping good for you but that lack of sleep is harmful.

Regular napping is especially beneficial for memory. In addition, research has shown that napping:

• Restores alertness, memory and mood in young people as well as older people.
• Improves memory consolidation better than caffeine.
• Can heighten energy levels and improve performance if done before activities such as studying.

03/09/2009 - 10:16am

Reversing Age-Related Cognitive Decline

I’ve noticed that as people begin to experience age-related cognitive decline, they naturally start wondering about how much of it is normal and how much is reversible. Well, the bad news is that it’s inevitable and perfectly normal, and the good news is that you can do something about it.

03/08/2009 - 10:17am

Neuroplasticity Defined

One of the words you may come across when reading about the possibility of reversing age-related cognitive decline is “neuroplasticity.” If you’re interested in understanding brain fitness, it is important to understand exactly what it means.

03/08/2009 - 10:14am

Effective Brain Training

One of the most common questions people ask us is whether solving puzzles or playing computer games can help prevent or slow down cognitive decline. While any training is better than no training at all, research has proven that the key to an effective brain fitness program is its ability to maintain a sufficient level of challenge over a range of different activities.

03/08/2009 - 9:39am

CogniFit Assessment

When people ask about what makes CogniFit brain fitness programs so different from others, I usually tell them that there are many answers to that question.

And that’s true. But it really all begins with the assessment we provide before you start your training.