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What is Cognitive Training?

Cognitive training, also often referred to as ‘brain’ training, can be described as a program of targeted exercises designed to help maintain or improve brain function. Often such training programs are used by health professionals including occupational therapists, physiotherapists and even psychologists as a part of the treatme...

We are all aware of the importance of physical activity in helping us to maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of heart disease and improve our mood. In recent years, the impact of physical exercise on cognitive function continues to gather more evidence. Research is showing that exercise can induce structural changes in the brain, which positively...

As technologies continue to advance, athletes continue to seek new ways to step up their performance and compete on the next level. There are many different technologies that are now available to help athletes train and monitor their performance in real time and the data collected is invaluable to coaches who can then analyze and help improve performance....

Cognitive health refers to our ability to think, focus, learn and remember different things each and every day. These abilities help us perform key daily tasks such as driving, cooking, working and taking care of our finances.

Although age is the biggest contributing factor to cognitive health decline over time, there are many additional risk factors. Thes...

Our mental faculties are the foundation for living meaningful, healthy and happy lives. Whether you are a senior wanting to remain mentally sharp, an athlete dreaming of achieving peak performance or an individual attempting to prevent the onset of age-related cognitive impairments, effectively monitoring and improving your brain function is critical in m...

Success and happiness come down to your physical and mental health. Individuals with highly effective brain have habits which keep their minds and bodies healthy. Neuroscience research reveals how our brains are malleable and can be induced to change and improve regardless of age. Whether you are recovering from brain injury, a senior citizen or just heal...

Whether you are an athlete, senior or and individual recovering from brain injury your cognitive health plays a critical role in your quality of life. Your brain is responsible for many functions to live a healthy, happy and meaningful life. These include planning and organization of information, impulse-control, problem-solving and the ability to remain...

Physical exercise: An effective way to stay mentally sharp

The brain is the most complex, dynamic and amazing organ in our bodies and probably the entire universe. Your perception, imagination, reason and emotions all rise from this three-pound organ; and your quality of life is determined by how well it functions.  Good mental and cognitive health are ass...