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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Bolster your critical thinking abilities
You may remember every detail but do you wish you could plan and make decisions more effectively? If so, it’s important to tackle new critical thinking challenges. Mastering a new skill builds brain mass in the frontal cortex, the center Read More
Posted in Products
Tagged Critical Thinking, Quarto
Do you concentrate on some skills while ignoring others?
Are you word whiz but math weakling? Or are you an all-star mathlete but struggle with memory games? We all feel very strong in some areas but weaker in others. Customers frequently tell us that they are great at certain Read More
Posted in Fun, Products, Research
Tagged Brain exercise, Left Brain, Right Brain
Already convinced of the benefits of physical exercise?
If you’re a marathoner, you know how helpful regular exercise is to your body and mind. However, you may be finding that the regular training regimen gets monotonous. Brain Training for Runners outlines a unique training system that provides variety Read More
Want to learn more about the relationship between exercise and the brain?
SPARK by renowned psychiatrist John J. Ratey, MD describes startling evidence that proves that aerobic exercise is truly the best defense for a range of brain issues. In fact, I recently had a chance to meet a former PE teacher, Read More
We all know that physical exercise is good for our bodies, but did you know that exercising regularly helps your brain as well?
As Joni Gatz discusses at our regular Brain Aerobics classes (check our Upcoming Events to see when the next session will be), physical exercise is also extremely important for the brain. There have been many articles on the importance of Read More
Posted in Products, Research
Tagged Brain training, NeuroActive bike, Physical exercise, Research
Are you eating the best foods for your brain?
When it comes to staying sharp, you are what you eat. That’s why I am excited to share this blog from guest writer, Meredith Walker. 5 Ways Your Diet Impacts Brain Health As you get older, you may think that Read More
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged brain food, health, Nutrition
In this economy is staying sharp more important than ever?
A couple weeks ago, I wrote about those continuing to work to stay sharp. Given the current economy, many people are coming to Marbles in order to maintain the mental performance needed to find a new job or even to Read More
Posted in Products, Research
Tagged Attitudes, Brain, Jobs, Mental Performance, Unemployment
Want to be a “super memory club” member?
The members of the “super memory club” are the fewer than one in 200 of us who manage to live past 90 without any signs of dementia. This group is described in the second article in a terrific series on Read More
Posted in Research
Tagged Announcements, Crossword Puzzles, Dementia, Memory