Cognitive Function

Safety and Security at the Conservatory

The Conservatory Senior Living concept was developed as the result of a study we conducted of many existing independent senior facilities throughout the United States. That study indicated a need to create an independent senior residence that offered a more common sense and constructive approach to the problem of prolonging a quality lifestyle during the aging process. In essence, we were able to confirm what we had suspected all along: long-term good health is a reflection of proper nutrition, a sensible physical fitness program and retention of cognitive brain function. Our Chefs are dedicated to offering a wide variety of the highest quality, freshly prepared meals created with heart-healthy ingredients, the team of certified Fitness Professionals at each of our Communities is solely focused on each individual’s physical needs and capabilities, and our Posit Science Brain Program improves “mental fitness.”
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Insidermedicine in 60 – February 26, 2008

(February 26, 2008 – Insidermedicine) From Chicago – A review of published stem cell research underscores its promise for the treatment of inflammatory and heart disease. Adult stem cells are derived from tissues throughout the body and function as a reservoir to replace damaged or aging cells. The researchers noted that while no randomized clinical trials have been performed on patients with inflammatory or heart disease, the use of stem cells may have a potent disease remitting effect. From Pittsburgh – Switching to another antidepressant medicine and adding cognitive psychotherapy is beneficial for teenagers who suffer from depression who do not initially respond to an SSRI type of antidepressant. In a study of over 300 teenagers with depression that did not initially respond SSRIs, those who received cognitive behavioral therapy in addition to switching medication types, had a higher rate of clinical response than those who received only a change in medicine. And finally, back to Chicago – Treating anemia with a class of drugs known as erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) may raise the risk of developing venous thrombosis. Researchers analyzed 38 trials involving over 8000 patients and found a 57% increase risk of VTE in those taking ESAs, compared with taking a placebo. For Insidermedicine in 60, I’m Dr. Susan Sharma.

The Chemical Dumbing Down of Society

Why is America so brainwashed by the corporate media? Why do we care more about American Idol and Dancing with the Stars than being harmed with thimerosal in our vaccinations and sodium fluoride in our water supply? Most Americans know nothing about these topics, but hopefully this video will shed some light on the issue. Vaccines, Fluoride, Genetically modified foods, Chem trails, Research and learn how some conspiracy theories are really conspiracy facts. FAIR USE NOTICE: We are making this material available in our efforts to advance understanding of environmental, political, human rights,economic, democracy, scientific, and social justice issues, etc. We believe this constitutes a “fair use” of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 USC Section 107, the material on this site is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. www.youtube.com/user/aenfroy87

Video from a Live Talks Business Forum featuring Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman discussing his new book, Thinking Fast, and Slow. The Forum was held on November 4th, 2011 at The City Club on Bunker Hill. Kahneman was in conversation with Paul Zak, neuroeconomist and author. TED Global talk: www.ted.com Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences in conversation with Paul Zak, Neuroeconomist Thinking, Fast and Slow A Nobel laureate in economics (one of the only non-economists to earn this honor) and a research psychologist world-renowned for his seminal work on judgment, decision making, and happiness and well-being, Daniel Kahneman has been hugely influential on notable writers like Dan Ariely, Richard Thaler, Steven Pinker, and Daniel Gilbert. His ideas have revolutionized economics, medicine, psychology, philosophy, legal studies, and a host of other disciplines by challenging fundamental ideas about rationality in thinking and decision making. In Kahneman’s view of the mind, developed through decades of path-breaking research, we are blind to our cognitive blind spots: we often don’t know why we make the judgments and choices we do, we are bad at knowing what we want and what will make us happy, and the model of the world in our heads often doesn’t correspond to the world as it really is. Our thinking and behavior are shaped by systematic cognitive errors—the biases of intuition that Kahneman is widely credited with first revealing. In Thinking, Fast and Slow …
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Sleep and Insomnia (Part 2)

Sleep is not just beneficial — it is important for survival. Sleep enables the mind and the body to function normally. But getting enough sleep is a difficult problem for many people. In part two of this interview with Ellen Beth Levitt, sleep expert Dr. Steven Scharf talks about the following topics: Sleep hygiene Definition of insomnia Causes of insomnia When to see a sleep specialist Insomnia treatments Sleeping pills Cognitive therapy Melatonin About the Expert: Dr. Steven Scharf, a pulmonary specialist and Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Scharf is also a professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Related Links: Related Links: Sleep and Insomnia (Part 1) www.youtube.com Dr. Steven Scharf www.umm.edu UM Sleep Disorders Center www.umm.edu Patient Success Stories www.umm.edu Distributed by Tubemogul.
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Foreign Language: The Value of a Bilingual Education (Anneli Harvey) The Intentional Parent EP#4

EPISODE SYNOPSIS Today on The Intentional Parent Greg and Tina welcome guest Anneli Harvey who is an educational consultant specializing in foreign language programs. The group explore the importance and benefits of learning another language at a young age. Anneli provides insight into the kind of programs that are out there and how the learning and cognitive process is enhanced from engaging the brain through learning another language from early childhood. Several video clips are reviewed along with some useful online resources for bilingual education. GUEST BIO Anneli Harvey Is a senior educational consultant working at national level in the UK, shaping policy.She is an expert in pedagogical theory and practice with an emphasis on teaching and learning styles and is an inspiring public speaker and skilled course presenter. ADDITIONAL LINKS, ETC. tinabryson.com http Videos from the web segment: vimeo.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=Juz3bQyMqBw www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4ns0gZBRjM www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfH3BtWR-tA&feature=related www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhbvmgOEivI&feature=related Other resources: www.hellomylo.com/ spanglishbaby.com www.livemocha.com www.fluenz.com www.rosettastone.com/ www.byki.com/iphone/iphone.html www.michelthomas.com/ www.babbel.com/ www.mindsnacks.com/ EPISODE BREAKDOWN 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Weekly recap, Tina’s book release/signings 07:00 Introduce Anneli Harvey- Topic of Language and The Bilingual Brain 07:00 VIDEO 1: Obama talking about speaking …

Dr. Carol Greenwood – Nutrition, Diet and Brain Health

Baycrest senior scientist, Dr. Carol Greenwood is also a professor in the department of nutritional sciences at University of Toronto. The focus of her research is the relationship between diet and brain function.
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What is Meth? Powder Methamphetamine, commonly called speed or crank, is a central nervous system stimulant that has a crystalline appearnce much like salt. It is often found in blocks or chunks that look like thick peanut butter brittle. Depending on the way it is made it can also be red, pink, yellow, green, or tan. It is produced in illegal clandestine laboratories which are covered more in detail in the sections labeled Meth Labs. The newest and more popular form of Methamphetamine is commonly referred to as Ice, Shards, or Crystal. It looks like tiny pieces of rock salt, crushed ice or small broken pieces of glass which is where it gets its name. It is more potent than the powder form of Methamphetamine and is often smoked to increase the effects of the high. Methamphetamine is a very addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system. It is a Schedule II stimulant, which means it has a high potential for abuse and is available only through a prescription that cannot be refilled. However, its medical uses are limited and the doses prescribed are much lower than those typically abused. Most of the methamphetamine abused in this country comes from foreign or domestic superlabs, although it can also be made in small, illegal laboratories, where its production endangers the people in the labs, neighbors, and the environment. How is Methamphetamine Abused? Methamphetamine is a white, odorless, bitter-tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water …
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Sarah Palin hates science – Chris Matthews, Keith Olbermann comment

What a busy day for Sarah Palin. Besides giving a deposition on her role in troopergate (see: ethics, abuse of power), and dropping a hockey puck in St. Louis, she also managed to screw up her first policy speech. Via Think Progress: For many parents of children with disabilities, the most valuable thing of all is information. Early identification of a cognitive or other disorder, especially autism, can make a life-changing difference. Palin claimed that the amount that Congress spends on earmarks “is more than the shortfall to fully fund IDEA.” She then ridiculed some of the projects — such as “fruit fly research” — saying they have little or no value: Where does a lot of that earmark money end up anyway? [...] Youve heard about some of these pet projects they really dont make a whole lot of sense and sometimes these dollars go to projects that have little or nothing to do with the public good. Things like fruit fly research in Paris, France. I kid you not. Damn those earmarks! Wasting good money on fruit fly research: [S]cientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine have shown that a protein called neurexin is required for..nerve cell connections to form and function correctly. The discovery, made in Drosophila fruit flies may lead to advances in understanding autism spectrum disorders, as recently, human neurexins have been identified as a genetic risk factor for autism. www.dailykos.com The New Empiricism In Politics Seed endorses …
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The Neural Circuitry of Perception & Genetic and Hormonal Influences on Cognition

A Google Tech Talk May 5, 2010 ABSTRACT Presented by Michael Goard, PhD, and Emily Jacobs, PhD. The majority of the human brain is comprised of a single structure, the neocortex, responsible for a range of cognitive functions, from sensory perception to abstract thought. However, despite this diversity of functions, the neocortex has a simple architecture it is comprised of numerous repeated motifs of a single stereotyped neural circuit. This talk will serve as an introduction to the structure and function of the neocortical circuit, particularly focusing on how it processes sensory input in order to generate cohesive perception of the external world. This will be followed by a description of recent experiments demonstrating how the neocortex can process sensory input in different ways depending on the behavioral state of the animal. Finally, there will be a discussion of how understanding neocortical function will lead to innovations in medicine, computing, and artificial intelligence. The study of neuroscience is devoted to understanding how the brain functions uniformly across members of a species, but a critical question centers on how cognitive processes differ between members of a species, or in an individual under varying environmental conditions. In short, why do some people excel where others falter? This talk introduces two factors that contribute to individual differences in cognition: genes and hormones. This concept is examined through recent experiments …
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Brain Power Program (BP2)© is a comprehensive brain-based therapy which incorporates a multi-faceted approach to the assessment and development of individualized intervention plans for children affected by Neurobehavioral / Developmental Disorders such as ADD/ADHD, Aspergers Syndrome, Tourrettes Syndrome, PDD, Autism, Processing Disorders, and Learning Disabilities (eg, Dyslexia). Based on the most current research, the Brain Power Program (BP2)© works from a brain-based model which recognizes that most children diagnosed with these conditions suffer a foundational imbalance of electrical (brain) activity. This imbalance occurs between the two halves (hemispheres) of the brain. We now understand that it is this imbalance of function, within and between the two halves of the brain which is often responsible for many if not all of the physical, cognitive or mental, and/or behavioral difficulties related to these disorders.
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VIAGRA NATURAL: perdendo o controle da situação

comédia, os trapalhões ERECTION / ERECCIÓN ============= COMEDY: or humor (see spelling differences) is the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement. Many theories exist about what humour is and what social function it serves. People of all ages and cultures respond to humour. The majority of people are able to be amused, to laugh or smile at something funny and thus they are considered to have a “sense of humour”. The term derives from the humoral medicine of the ancient Greeks, which stated that a mix of fluids known as humours (Greek: χυμός, chymos, literally juice or sap, metaphorically, flavour) controlled human health and emotion. A sense of humour is the ability to experience humour, although the extent to which an individual will find something humorous depends on a host of variables, including geographical location, culture, maturity, level of education, intelligence and context. For example, young children may favour slapstick, such as Punch and Judy puppet shows or cartoons such as Tom and Jerry. Satire may rely more on understanding the target of the humour and thus tends to appeal to more mature audiences. Nonsatirical humour can be specifically termed “recreational drollery”. As with any form of art, acceptance depends on social demographics and varies from person to person. Throughout history, comedy has been used as a form of entertainment all over the world, whether in the courts of the Western kings or the …
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FUTEBOL: batendo no juiz! ============= COMEDY: or humor (see spelling differences) is the tendency of particular cognitive experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement. Many theories exist about what humour is and what social function it serves. People of all ages and cultures respond to humour. The majority of people are able to be amused, to laugh or smile at something funny and thus they are considered to have a “sense of humour”. The term derives from the humoral medicine of the ancient Greeks, which stated that a mix of fluids known as humours (Greek: χυμός, chymos, literally juice or sap, metaphorically, flavour) controlled human health and emotion. A sense of humour is the ability to experience humour, although the extent to which an individual will find something humorous depends on a host of variables, including geographical location, culture, maturity, level of education, intelligence and context. For example, young children may favour slapstick, such as Punch and Judy puppet shows or cartoons such as Tom and Jerry. Satire may rely more on understanding the target of the humour and thus tends to appeal to more mature audiences. Nonsatirical humour can be specifically termed “recreational drollery”. As with any form of art, acceptance depends on social demographics and varies from person to person. Throughout history, comedy has been used as a form of entertainment all over the world, whether in the courts of the Western kings or the villages of the Far …
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What Good is God?

Am I completely wasting cognitive processing power entertaining the idea of ‘god’ or does the concept have any viable function?