Forbes Spotlights Neuroeducation as Top Trend

Forbes Spotlights Neuroeducation as Top Trend
http://www.brainpowerinitiative.com/2012/01/forbes-spotlights-neuroeducation-as-top-trend/

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Music training has biological impact on aging process

Music training has biological impact on aging process
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-music-biological-impact-aging.html

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Article: Untethered tech: Wireless sensors monitor brain waves

I love the idea of a "brain gas gauge."  I want one.

Untethered tech: Wireless sensors monitor brain waves
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-57367685-76/untethered-tech-wireless-sensors-monitor-brain-waves/

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Brain Power Conference

Conference
http://www.brainpowerinitiative.com/events/

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Brain Awareness Week

Brain Awareness Week
http://dana.org/brainweek/

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Article: Brain training: Brain training improves intelligence in some children, study says - Los Angeles Times

Brain training: Brain training improves intelligence in some children, study says - Los Angeles Times
http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jun/14/health/la-he-iq-boost-20110614-1

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Article: SEE Innovation - The Brain As Art

SEE Innovation - The Brain As Art
http://www.research.gov/research-portal/appmanager/base/desktop;jsessionid=vxFtPhGGwdbLgVmlLvTkJh3K3gp4Mn2tCKdv18491JVdk4hGdH1T!1765488013!-609755664?_nfpb=true&_urlType=action&_windowLabel=researchAreas_11&researchAreas_11_action=selectAwardDetail&researchAreas_11_id=%2FresearchGov%2FAwardHighlight%2FPublicAffairs%2F22633_TheBrainAsArt.html

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Article: Sniffing out Parkinson's disease - That's Basic Science Blog

Sniffing out Parkinson's disease - That's Basic Science Blog
http://blogs.nature.com/thatsbasicscience/2012/01/26/sniffing-out-parkinsons-disease-1?WT.mc_id=TWT_NatNetNews

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How to enjoy living in the present moment - "on demand focus"

The parallels (in the story below) with my IM-HOME "focus on demand" experience and research based post is intriguing. 

http://www.imhome.org/index.php/latest-news/entry/on-demand-focus.html

How to enjoy living in the present moment
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/jan/28/enjoy-living-present-moment?newsfeed=true

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The Brain video - a nice brief overview of the importance of brain health as we age

Research bytes: ADHD diagnosis--gender and adolescence

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Article: MIND Reviews: Thinking, Fast and Slow

MIND Reviews: Thinking, Fast and Slow
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=mind-reviews-thinking-fast-and-slow

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Article: PEBS Neuroethics Roundup

PEBS Neuroethics Roundup
http://kolber.typepad.com/ethics_law_blog/2012/01/pebs-neuroethics-roundup-jhu-3.html

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Article: Online Course: How to Be Your Own Brain Fitness Coach in 2012

Online Course: How to Be Your Own Brain Fitness Coach in 2012
http://www.sharpbrains.com/online-course-how-to-be-your-own-brain-fitness-coach-in-2012/

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Article: Electric shock treatment 'improves academic performance'

Electric shock treatment 'improves academic performance'
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/9040654/Electric-shock-treatment-improves-academic-performance.html

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Article: Probing the Brain's Mysteries

More on the Human Connectome project

Probing the Brain's Mysteries
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203750404577175331430981986.html

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Article: When 1 + 1 = 5: Dyscalculia and Working Memory

When 1 + 1 = 5: Dyscalculia and Working Memory
http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2012/01/25/when-1-1-5-dyscalculia-and-working-memory/

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Article: Men More Likely Develop Mild Cognitive Problems

Men More Likely Develop Mild Cognitive Problems
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Neurology/Dementia/30851

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Article: What Does The Marshmallow Experiment Tell Us About Self-Control?

What Does The Marshmallow Experiment Tell Us About Self-Control?
http://www.scilearn.com/blog/marshmallow-experiment-self-control-young-children.php

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Article: Brain scans spot early signs of dyslexia

Brain scans spot early signs of dyslexia
http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/sns-rt-us-usa-dyslexiatre80n033-20120123,0,712776.story

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Article: Teachers pen book on technology, brain science

Teachers pen book on technology, brain science
http://skokie.suntimes.com/news/10111349-418/teachers-pen-book-on-technology-brain-science.html

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Article: Dyslexia's Brain Changes May Occur Before Kids Learn to Read - MSN Health - Neurological

Dyslexia's Brain Changes May Occur Before Kids Learn to Read - MSN Health - Neurological
http://health.msn.com/health-topics/neurological-cognitive-health/dyslexias-brain-changes-may-occur-before-kids-learn-to-read

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Article: Dana Foundation Blog: Learning About Learning

Dana Foundation Blog: Learning About Learning
http://danapress.typepad.com/weblog/2012/01/learning-about-learning.html

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more evidence on importance of brain networks@BrainCosmos, 1/23/12 12:57 AM

Brain (@BrainCosmos) 1/23/12 12:57 AM Functional Brain Network Modularity Captures Individual Variation in Working Memory Capacity :PLoS Neuroscience bit.ly/AxZRgK

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More on music therapy@sciammind, 1/23/12 9:55 AM

SciAm MIND (@sciammind) 1/23/12 9:55 AM Music therapy becomes more personal ow.ly/8CWKZ

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Article: Autism redefined: New diagnostic criteria more restrictive

Autism redefined: New diagnostic criteria more restrictive
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120120184525.htm

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Article: Education Week: Special Educators Borrow From Brain Studies

Education Week: Special Educators Borrow From Brain Studies
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/01/18/17disable_ep.h31.html?cmp=SOC-SHR-TW

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Article: Cognitive Training & Brain Teasers Can Increase Openness Among Older Adults

Cognitive Training & Brain Teasers Can Increase Openness Among Older Adults
http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2012/01/20/cognitive-training-brain-teasers-can-increase-openness-among-older-adults/

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Article: Taking Vision Apart -- more on brain networks and the Connectome

Taking Vision Apart
http://theconnectome.wordpress.com/2012/01/21/taking-vision-apart/

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Article: Be Here Now: Meditation For The Body And Brain

See prior posts on this blog about how certain neurotecnologies can shut down the "default brain network" or the "default mode"---much like meditation.

Be Here Now: Meditation For The Body And Brain
http://www.npr.org/2012/01/20/145525002/be-here-now-meditation-for-the-body-and-brain

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