Brain training

bspr Inc. and BHQ Corp. to Release First Smartphone App "Braincure" Beta Version Encompassing BHQ Actions for Brain Health, in the United States in September

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Friday, July 28, 2023
Mental Health, Health, Apps, Applications, Technology, Health Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Quotient, Exercise, Learning, Diet, Smartphone, BHQ, Social Life, Multimedia, Research, Organization, Cabinet, Cabinet Office (Spain), Nature, Walking, Environment, Rest, Brain training, Behavior, Mobile phone, Medical imaging, Saitama (city)

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230726826157/en/
    The first smartphone application Braincure covering 18 Guidelines for Your Brain Health (BHQ Actions) (Graphic: Business Wire)
    "Braincure" is the first smartphone app to include BHQ Actions.
  • By inputting daily activities aligned with BHQ Actions (healthcare, exercise, social life, diet, rest, learning, environment), users can estimate their brain health conditions through the calculated BHQ score.
  • Furthermore, the app will provide brain health information based on the BHQ Actions and encourage actions to exercise, improve diet, and reduce stress to help users maintain and improve brain health.
  • They are considered effective for maintaining and improving brain health and comprise "18 Guidelines for Your Brain Health."

Thought Technology Ltd. Enters Co-Marketing Agreement with NeuroTracker

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Neuropsychology, Branches of biology, Cognitive science, Neuroscience, Cognition, ISO 13485, Medical equipment, Medical technology, Brain training, Situation awareness, Psychophysiology

Always on the lookout for new markets for their products, they just entered a co-marketing agreement with NeuroTracker , makers of the NeuroTracker cognitive training system.

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  • Always on the lookout for new markets for their products, they just entered a co-marketing agreement with NeuroTracker , makers of the NeuroTracker cognitive training system.
  • Training with NeuroTracker enhances situational awareness, attention, executive function, and cognitive stamina, which helps people of all ages increase brain performance.
  • Thought Technology Sales and Marketing Director, Helen Mavros said, "There is a great synergy between our line of psychophysiological assessment and training instruments and the NeuroTracker cognitive training system.
  • Constantly striving to improve the quality of the products and services, Thought Technology has obtained, and maintains, ISO 13485, and CE certification for the organization and products.

LearningRx Explains the Benefits of 1-on-1 Brain Training for Children on the Autism Spectrum

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Articles, Branches of biology, Psychiatric diagnosis, Neuroscience, Autism, Pervasive developmental disorders, Learning disabilities, Neurological disorders, Autism spectrum, Brain training, Asperger syndrome, Outline of autism

These cognitive skills are frequently deficient in children on the autism spectrum, so it\'s critical that interventions target not just the behavioral outcomes of those deficits but the cognitive deficits themselves.

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  • These cognitive skills are frequently deficient in children on the autism spectrum, so it\'s critical that interventions target not just the behavioral outcomes of those deficits but the cognitive deficits themselves.
  • "\nOn the initial visit to LearningRx, clients with an autism diagnosis undergoes a Brain Skills Assessment to identify which brain skills are weak.
  • There\'s no cure for ASDand we don\'t make any promises about any intervention\'s successbut we have seen the positive impact of brain training for kids on the autism spectrum and we\'re so excited about the future of brain training research for these children.
  • "\nIf your child has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, contact your local LearningRx Brain Training Center ( www.learningrx.com ) to schedule a Cognitive Skills Assessment today.

$44 Million NIH Grant to See if Dementia Can Be Prevented

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Psychiatric diagnosis, Cognitive disorders, Learning disabilities, Psychiatry, Mind, Aging-associated diseases, Psychology, Neuropsychology, Dementia, Brain training, Dementia with Lewy bodies, Vascular dementia

This new grant furthers prior research, published as findings of the ACTIVE Study in 2017 , that showed a small amount of cognitive training significantly reduced the risk and incidence of dementia among older adults.

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  • This new grant furthers prior research, published as findings of the ACTIVE Study in 2017 , that showed a small amount of cognitive training significantly reduced the risk and incidence of dementia among older adults.
  • This study addresses the central question that most people have about brain training does training your brain reduce your chances of dementia?
  • Researchers reported an up to 48 percent reduction in dementia incidence among people who asked to complete up to 18 hours of training and an overall 29 percent reduction in dementia risk.
  • Its gratifying to see the NIH going the distance building on the established science of brain training to answer the crucial question of dementia prevention, Dr. Mahncke observed.

New Study of People with Down Syndrome Combines Physical and Brain Exercise

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Monday, March 22, 2021
Mind, Branches of biology, Academic disciplines, Cognitive neuroscience, Neuropsychology, Physical exercise, Applied psychology, Brain training, g factor, Neurobiological effects of physical exercise, Benefits of physical activity

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrainHQ , the brain training app from Posit Science , will be used alongside physical exercise in a new study of people with Down syndrome.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BrainHQ , the brain training app from Posit Science , will be used alongside physical exercise in a new study of people with Down syndrome.
  • The study aims to measure the impact of physical and cognitive exercise on physical and mental abilities.
  • Its well-established that physical exercise improves physical abilities, and that brain exercise improves cognitive abilities in most people.
  • The study is expected to enroll more than 200 members of the Down syndrome community, organized into four groups: a physical exercise group, a brain exercise group, a combined exercise group, and a control group.

SKLZ Launches Athletic Intelligence™ Training System in Partnership with SwitchedOn

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Academic disciplines, Articles, Medical specialties, Cognitive neuroscience, Neuropsychology, Rehabilitation medicine, Intelligence, European Banking Authority, La Défense, Brain training, Artificial intelligence, g factor

Cognitive training, or brain training, has become one of the most important new developmental sciences in athletic training.

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  • Cognitive training, or brain training, has become one of the most important new developmental sciences in athletic training.
  • Within the SwitchedOn app, the SKLZ-specific zone lets athletes choose the SKLZ Athletic Intelligence products they own and their preferred sport.
  • "The SKLZ Athletic Intelligence products paired with the SwitchedOn app create a training system that helps improve the brain function required in all sports."
  • For more details on how the training system works, check out the SKLZ Athletic Intelligence YouTube playlist .

New Research Identifies What Works to Improve Older Driver Safety

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Monday, November 30, 2020
Applied psychology, Brain training, Cognitive neuroscience, Neuropsychology, Exercise, Academic disciplines, Road safety, Articles

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A newly - published systematic review and meta-analysis identifies the training activities that have been shown to be effective in improving safety among older drivers.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A newly - published systematic review and meta-analysis identifies the training activities that have been shown to be effective in improving safety among older drivers.
  • The researchers found that computerized brain exercise training found exclusively in BrainHQ from Posit Science had significant benefits to older drivers safety.
  • They are second only to newly-licensed drivers in crash rate, and drivers aged 75 and older have the highest death rate due to crashes.
  • The reviewers found only skill-specific interventions including cognitive training, visual-perceptual training, and physical training - had significant impact on older driver performance.

FocusCalm, a Wearable Headband That Trains People to Reduce Their Stress, Launches on Kickstarter

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Branches of biology, Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, Neurotechnology, Mind–body interventions, Meditation, Neurofeedback, Electroencephalography, Mindfulness, Brain training

The stress of balancing a career with creating time for friends and family while keeping up with hobbies can be overwhelming.

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  • The stress of balancing a career with creating time for friends and family while keeping up with hobbies can be overwhelming.
  • FocusCalm makes it easy to find serenity, peace, and mindfulness by wearing it for just a few minutes a day.
  • FocusCalm is a wearable EEG headband paired with a smartphone app that uses neurofeedback to reduce feelings of stress.
  • It develops cognitive training technology products and applies expertise in machine learning, design, and neuroscience to create innovative, cognitive-based applications.

Cognitive Assessment and Training Markets: Healthcare and Life Sciences, Education, and Corporate - Global Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, November 13, 2020
Mental health, Health, Mind, Psychology, Psychometrics, Cognitive neuroscience, Neuropsychology, Academic disciplines, Applied psychology, Brain training, g factor

The "Cognitive Assessment and Training Market by Component, Organization Size, Application (Clinical Trials, Learning, and Research), Vertical (Healthcare and Life Sciences, Education, and Corporate), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Cognitive Assessment and Training Market by Component, Organization Size, Application (Clinical Trials, Learning, and Research), Vertical (Healthcare and Life Sciences, Education, and Corporate), and Region - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The objective of the report is to define, describe, and forecast the cognitive assessment and training market size based on component, organization size, application, vertical, and region.
  • With the growing focus on mental health and cognitive assessment and training solutions to be leveraged virtually, the market is witnessing significant growth.
  • However, the market faces restraints, such as time constraints in developing clinically validated brain training solutions and negative publicity in media of brain training efficiency.

Cognitive Assessment and Training Market worth $11.4 billion by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Neuropsychology, Applied psychology, Brain training, Cognitive neuroscience, Academic disciplines

The Cognitive Assessment and Training Market by solutions has been segmented into assessment, Data management, data analysis and reporting, cognitive training, and others (rater training, concussion management, and screening solutions).

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  • The Cognitive Assessment and Training Market by solutions has been segmented into assessment, Data management, data analysis and reporting, cognitive training, and others (rater training, concussion management, and screening solutions).
  • The Cognitive Assessment and Training Market is segmented on the basis of applications into clinical trials, learning, research, and others (diagnostics, recruitment, and patient engagement).
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    North America is the largest revenue contributor to the global Cognitive Assessment and Training Market.
  • Many cognitive assessment and training solution providers are adopting various growth strategies to strengthen their positions in the market.