Tag Archives: continual learning

18Apr

Brain Myths: Debunked!

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Brain Myth #1: The brain doesn’t make new brain cells. Fact: Wrong! You can create new neurons and synapses by exercising your brain. The 100 billion neuron cells in your brain process and transmit information, but with stimulation (i.e. brain Read More >

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28Mar

April Fool’s Day

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I had fun with the St. Patrick’s Day post, so I decided I would also do a fun history one for April Fool’s Day! Here are some interesting historical facts about the origins of the day of jokes and shenanigans… Read More >

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1Mar

Brain Games for Teen to Adult

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Most of my favorite games are geared towards the 12+ crowd. For instance, I am a big fan of Insight, Art Dealer, Quarto, and Snatch It. The following brain games/books and software are great fits for teens to adults, although Read More >

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21Feb

Games for the Kiddos

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Many parents, relatives, or friends come into Marbles looking for a gift for younger children. While we do focus primarily on adult brain games, software, and books, there are also some fun and stimulating options for the 10 and under Read More >

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27Jan

Exploring Chicago’s Brainy Activities

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Although I have only been living in this city for about 2 years, I am a huge fan of Chitown. Not only are the people nice and the food delicious, but there are also fun, interesting things to do all Read More >

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6Apr

Is it all downhill from our 20’s?

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Of course not. We know that many things get better with age, experience and maturity. However, a recent study at the University of Virginia found that certain mental abilities peak in one’s 20’s. Performance on three key tests for mental Read More >

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