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Category Archives: Press
Marbles Product Premiere
On October 4th we hosted the first Marbles Product Premiere to launch our new Marbles-branded products. The Press and our VIP customers had the opportunity to see the new items, as well as talk to some of the product creators. Read More
Posted in Fun, Press, Products, Uncategorized
A Cool Dad’s Brain
Most dads would agree that having a child completely changed their life. Did you know that it also changed their brains? Studies have shown that a father’s contact with his newborn child actually rewires the brain and stimulates the creation Read More
Posted in General, Press, Products, Research, Uncategorized
Tagged brain plasticity, neuronal pathways, neurons, the male brain
Alzheimer’s Disease: Would you want to know?
Alzheimer’s Disease has become a major topic of discussion in the US. With an increase in the number of cases (every 69 seconds someone new is diagnosed with AD in the US) and the rise in age-related health care costs, there has been a push for more research and better diagnostic tools. According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s website, 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), and it is now the number 6 cause of death in the US. In April, the National Institute on Aging along with the Alzheimer’s Association released updated guidelines for diagnosing the disease. This is the first revision to happen in 27 years. Read More
Play at Work
We tend to associate play solely with childhood. Kids are supposed to play, but when adults play it is often viewed as “goofing off” or being unproductive. However, play is highly beneficial to our brains and can ultimately improve our productivity. In his book entitled Play, Dr. Stuart Brown explains that play stimulates nerve growth in the amygdla (the area that processes emotion) and in the prefrontal cortex where executive decisions are processed. He also states that play promotes new connections between neurons. In play, we create scenarios and systems that we can test out without fear of failure or severe consequences. As a result, we set up the neural pathways that will help us navigate through real life situations. Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Press, Products, Research, Uncategorized
Tagged communication skills, corporate training, Creativity, dixit, Dr. Stuart Brown, insturctures, listening skills, morphology, play, storymatic, team building
Put Some Spring In Your Brain
You probably know that physical activity is good for your heart, but did you know that it is extremely beneficial to your brain as well? Research has shown that exercise increases the diameter of the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain, allowing greater delivery of oxygen to your neurons. It can also stimulate the growth of connections between those neurons (known as synapses). These connectors can strengthen many areas of our brain. Read More
Positive Plasticity and Positive Thought
Just a few decades ago scientists believed that the brain was fixed and unchanging. Thanks to the discovery of neuroplasticity, we now know that the brain is actually plastic and malleable. In The Brain That Changes Itself, Norman Doidge M.D. states that the brain has the capacity to rewire itself and/or form new neural pathways Read More
Posted in General, Press, Products, Random, Research, Uncategorized
Tagged anxiety, Brain, change, Doidge, Exercise, happiness, happy, Lachs, Mark, meditation, negative, negativity, neuroplasticity, Norman, NPR, peace, plastic, plasticity, positive, positivity, The Brain That Changes Itself
Stress and the Brain
We all know that stress can have a negative effect on our lives, but how much do we understand about what happens to our brain and our body when we live in a state of high stress? Read More
Top 10 Smart Stocking Stuffers
Here is our top 10 list of Brilliant Stocking Stuffers for this holiday season! Want to give Smartest Stocking Stuffers and save Christmas from being super lame this year? Check out the following items! Read More
Posted in Fun, Press
Tagged Attention, baby beads, blink, brainpower, bunny hop, christmas gifts, Creativity, Critical Thinking, dexterity, dr. cynthis green, eni puzzle, focus, holiday gifts, mind putty, pepastar, piperoid, stocking stuffers, stress reflief, Tangoes, tavern puzzles, Visual Perception
Honor Veteran’s Day
Today is a day to say thank you and acknowlege all those who have served and are serving our country– so a big Marbles thank you to our veterans for their sacrifice and their bravery. Did you know that according Read More
Posted in General, Press
Tagged Brain Injury, Veterans
Marbles featured in Chicago Crain’s
Last week we were fortunate enough to be interviewed by Crain’s and it was published on their site today. Watch the video for an inside look of the philosophy behind creating and funding this business. Here is their description of Read More