MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'alvaro'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:53:48 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182065&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FI8F8AzUnEz4%2F We are pleased to announce that full recordings for all presentations delivered during the 2011 SharpBrains Summit: Retooling Brain Health for the 21st Century (March 30 — April 1, 2011) are now available both to Summit Participants and to non-Participants. You can Learn More Here and Access 40+ Talks and 20+ hours of up-to-date information and analysis of brain science, technology and innovation, delivered by nothing short of a world-class faculty. –> Reg­is­tered Sum­mit Par­tic­i­pants can access all Ses­sion Record­ings by click­ing on the ses­sion titles in the Agenda page and using the same Username and Password they used to participate in the Summit. –> Didn’t Reg­is­ter to Par­tic­i­pate in the 2011 Sharp­Brains Sum­mit but want to access all Ses­... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182065 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:21:34 +0100 5182065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622371&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FlWy_pki3qbY%2F We are pleased to make eleven important announcements about the upcoming 2011 SharpBrains Virtual Summit…eleven additional reasons to consider registering and joining our event and community next week. Intel Corporation, the “Sponsors of Tomorrow™”, and Lumos Labs have become Summit Gold Sponsors. SharpBrains will issue a Certificate of Attendance to participants (20 hours of continuing education). Jamie Wilson shares 20 reasons why virtual conferences are the future. NIH/ NIA Program Chief Molly Wagster will discuss the new NIH Tool­box for Assess­ment of Neu­ro­log­i­cal and Behav­ioral Func­tion. Yaakov Stern (Columbia), David Darby (CogState), Keith Wesnes (United BioSource) and Jef­frey Kaye (Orcatech) will explore The Role of Cog­ni­tive Health Mon­i­tor­ing S... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622371 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:37:03 +0100 4622371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331116&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FtVPk1z9NXRg%2F Every Monday during the next 10 weeks we’ll discuss here what leading industry, science and policy experts –all of whom will speak at the upcoming 2011 SharpBrains Summit (March 30th — April 1st, 2011)– have to say about emerging opportunities and challenges to address, over the next 10 years, the growing brain-related societal demands. Without further ado, here you have what four Summit Speakers say… — Alvaro Pascual-Leone is the Direc­tor of the Berenson-Allen Cen­ter for Non-Invasive Brain Stim­u­la­tion at Har­vard Med­ical School. 1. How would you define “brain fitness” vs. “physical fitness”? Physical fitness can refer to an overall or general state of health and well-being. However, it is also often used more specifically to refer to the ability to perfor... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331116 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:57:18 +0100 4331116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098205&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FykiB0TYNRuI%2F If you have already read The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness: 18 Interviews with Scientists, Practical Advice, and Product Reviews, to Keep your Brain Sharp, by Alvaro Fernandez and Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg, please take a few minutes to answer six questions folowing link below. Your feedback will ensure that future book editions are even more relevant and valuable to you. Thank you very much in advance! Take this survey If you have not read it yet, may we kindly encourage you to do so, and to let us know what you think? The book is now easily available in the USA, Canada and the UK via Amazon.com stores. To order in the USA: Print ($19.95): click Here Kindle ($9.99): click Here — To order in Canada: Print (CDN$20.5): click Here — To order in the UK: Print (GBP 12): click Here Ki... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098205 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:53:13 +0100 4098205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648668&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F8XkYr0q_A94%2F Last November, talking with some Japanese colleagues at the World Economic Forum´s Council on the Aging Society, I discovered that it is common there to organize research-driven consortia/ learning labs among for-profit, non-profit and academic organizations interested in the development of “silver industries”, this is, where companies develop product and services specific to the needs of older adults. I just discovered -having been invited to speak there, together with Prof. Shlomo Breznitz- that my native Spain counts with a similar innovative platform. You can see below (in Spanish) the details of my tak in Barcelona on June 22nd, and here you have how the Fundacion Edad y Vida describes itself: The Edad&Vida Foundation is a platform where all the different agents inv... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648668 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:38:46 +0100 3648668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595712&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FT38ThbcsgI0%2F Please join us in congratulating USA Hockey, Allstate, and Nationwide, for reaching the podium of the 2010 Brain Fitness Innovation Awards, unveiled today. The podium’s top position went to USA Hockey National Team Development Program (NTDP), a full-time development program aimed at preparing student-athletes for participation on the US National Under-18 and Under-17 Teams, for its innovative cognitive training system designed with the help of Applied Cognitive Engineering (ACE) and the BIRD Foundation to help hockey players develop perception and decision-making skills. More than two years in the making and $2 million to produce, the Hockey IntelliGym offers players a video-game-like training environment to enhance ‘hockey-sense’-the information gathered from surrounding... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595712 Mon, 24 May 2010 19:59:55 +0100 3595712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508316&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fl3ddrIAAg9w%2F In light of the current BBC-led controversy on whether “brain training” works, we believe it is critical to spend some time discussing the basics of brain functioning and brain-healthy lifestyles, what “brain training” is and isn’t (to be accurate, the BBC didn’t test Brain Training as a category, only the new games that their researchers chose to build from scratch and designate as “brain training” ignoring previous research), what methodologies for brain training are in fact backed up by science (meditation, cognitive therapy, biofeedback, computerized cognitive training) as valuable for a variety of populations and goals, and how consumers and professionals can learn to navigate the growing array of claims. SharpBrains wants to contribute ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508316 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:14:00 +0100 3508316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501517&cid=t_188865_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fn9GCbA_J_C0%2F By Juan Carlos HidalgoThe Washington Post had an interesting story a few days ago on poverty in Colombia, a country that is viewed by many as Washington’s closest ally in Latin America. Colombians are heading to the polls on May 30th to elect a new president, so we’ll be hearing more about that country and Alvaro Uribe’s legacy as president in the upcoming weeks. Uribe has been credited—rightly so—with making Colombia more secure. Crime rates have fallen dramatically since he took office in 2002, right-wing paramilitaries have been disbanded (although many complain that most of them just moved into regular criminal activities), and the decades-old Marxist FARC guerrilla group, which not long ago threatened Colombia’s capital and main cities, has been dealt spectacular blows to ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501517 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:56:18 +0100 3501517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346580&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FBtlcJu1TV9w%2F This week the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), the main association of health clubs worldwide, is holding its annual convention in San Diego. Information Here. I will be presenting a session on Wednesday titled Brain Fitness Offerings to Attract and Retain Baby Boomers, to help participants… Understand the implications from emerging research, tools and trends that will affect how health clubs attract and retain baby boomers Learn about the 4 lifestyle pillars for lifelong brain health, including physical and mental exercise Review a proven checklist to build a solid business case and navigate through the growing array of options Find the best mix of brain health products and practices by discussing best practices and case studies Identify low-cost a... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346580 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:31:24 +0100 3346580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023103&cid=t_188865_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fcl_3Rv3NzC8%2F Sunday marked the third anniversary of the signing of a free trade agreement between the United States and Colombia. It is an embarrassment to our great nation that this agreement with an important Latin American ally still sits on the shelf three years later, a victim of congressional trade politics. As my Cato colleague Juan Carlos Hidalgo and I argued in a 2008 Free Trade Bulletin, and as I wrote in a more recent op-ed, the FTA with Colombia is a win-win for Americans. It fully opens the Colombian market and its 44 million pro-American consumers to our exports, while deepening our ties with one of our most dependable allies in the Western Hemisphere. The AFL-CIO and other opponents of the agreement demand that Colombia further reduce violence against trade unionist before approval can b... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023103 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:33:31 +0100 3023103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977428&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fn_ssYEkG5kc%2F We are excited to invite you to the first virtual, global SharpBrains Summit (January 18-20th, 2010). The SharpBrains Summit will feature a “dream team” of over 25 speakers who are leaders in industry and research from 7 countries, to discuss emerging research, tools and best practices for cognitive health and performance. This inaugural event will expose health and insurance providers, developers, innovators at Fortune 500 companies, investors and researchers, to the opportunities, partnerships, trends, and standards of the rapidly evolving cognitive fitness field. Register Today Learn more and register Here today, at discounted early-bird rates, to receive these benefits: Learn: Full access to all Conference live sessions, and Downloadable Recordings and Handouts See: latest techno... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977428 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:57:47 +0100 2977428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2904996&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FMA9xqieJimg%2F We are very excited to announce the first SharpBrains Summit, a virtual conference to take place January 18-20th, 2010.  Over 25 leading speakers (see confirmed speakers below) and a professional audience will discuss emerging innovation and technology for lifelong cognitive health and performance. The Summit will highlight the convergence of neurocognitive research, non-invasive technology and healthcare, discuss emerging best practices, and help predict how a growing range of tools may provide solutions to cognitive health and performance-related issues. We are now finalizing agenda and contacting sponsors and partners. Details will be ready, and registration open, by the end of October. In the meantime, please Save the Date if you are interested in participating: January 18-20th 2010 ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2904996 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:19:36 +0100 2904996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2901743&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fk9HbWp6aCX8%2F MaRS (a Toronto-based innovation center) has just announced the Ontario Innovation Summit: The Business of Aging to “feature some of the world’s top experts focused on the many issues that the aging of the global population poses for communities, governments, academic and healthcare institutions, and businesses.” Topics: - Innovation in an Age Friendly Society: Interconnected Challenges and Opportunities - Rethinking Technology & Community: Optimizing our Economic Contributions and Enhancing Quality of Life - Maintaining Autonomy: The Brain Fitness Movement - Public Policy Impact: Putting Innovation to Work across the Continuum of Aging - Commitment to Action The conference will host special keynote appearances by the Hon. Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, and Dr... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2901743 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:11:01 +0100 2901743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442123&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FXricrzZuo7g%2F Our first book is available in Amazon.com! Background: In 2005 I read two books by my now co-author, Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg, that changed my career and life. Dr. Goldberg presented an exciting overview of emerging brain research debunking many old myths. Reflecting on what I was learning, I thought, "If all this is true, there is a revolution in the making that will impact education, healthcare, the way we learn and the way to take care for our brains. Someone will need to act as a translator, analyst and educator, to help individuals and society at large appreciate the implications of this research and start using this knowledge here and now." After several meetings with Dr. Goldberg, who kindly responded to my initial unsolicited letter, we decided to partner and create SharpBra... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442123 Fri, 22 May 2009 22:03:07 +0100 2442123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2414745&cid=t_188865_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fg4eIeyjb6zE%2F In the last week there’ve been deeply worrying developments in Guatemala. Rodrigo Rosenberg, a highly respected Guatemalan lawyer, was killed Sunday outside of his house by unknown gunmen. On Monday, a posthumous video recorded by Rosenberg was released where he blames the country’s president, Alvaro Colom, for his assassination. Constantino Díaz-Durán, former editor of elcato.org, tells the story in a piece appearing in the Daily Beast. Since Monday, thousands of Guatemalans have flocked to the streets demanding Colom’s resignation, but they have been met by an equal number of government supporters who are resorting to violence and intimidation against the protesters. This is the modus operandi of the hard-left in countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia, Argentina, and Ecuador. But ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2414745 Fri, 15 May 2009 19:20:37 +0100 2414745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981626&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F461018972%2F PBS recently announced the second installment of their popular Brain Fitness Program show, and released this trailer via YouTube: Watch: Brain Fitness 2: Sight & Sound (2:30) Description: Join host Peter Coyote in "Brain Fitness 2: Sight & Sound," the follow-up to "The Brain Fitness Program," as he explores the brain's ability to change and grow, even as we age, helping us maintain and improve our vision and hearing. "Brain Fitness 2: Sight & Sound" is a special in-depth look at the advances in neuroplasticity and how it relates to healthy aging, with a particular focus on making the most of information filtered through our eyes and ears. Check your local listings to catch it, beginning in December 2008. Your brain will thank you. Help PBS conti... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981626 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:04:43 +0100 1981626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1955843&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F451083984%2F I first discovered Norman Doidge’s book, The Brain That Changes Itself, in a May, 2007 review in the New York Times. Intrigued, but caught up in myriad end-of-school-year responsibilities, the book was put out of my mind until later that summer, when our school’s learning specialist emailed to say she had just finished a fascinating book. The Brain That Changes Itself: Stores of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science, is a compelling collection of tales about the amazing abilities of the brain to rewire, readjust and relearn after having a slice of itself rendered dysfunctional. The first seven chapters captivated me for their personal stories; the final four chapters for the science and philosophy. Part of what makes Doidge’s writing so accessible is he tells stories, ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1955843 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:13:46 +0100 1955843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1672160&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F351742865%2F Here you are have the twice-a-month newsletter with our most popular blog posts. Please remember that you can subscribe to receive this Newsletter by email, simply by submitting your email at the top of this page. News and Events Brain Health Promotion by the American Society on Aging: You may be interested in the excellent agenda the American Society on Aging has put together for health professionals, from September 2-5th in San Francisco, devoting a full day to Brain Health. Alvaro will participate in 3 of the sessions, including giving a keynote on the Future of Brain Health. Can Google Kill Neurons and Rewire Your Whole Brain?: The Atlantic Monthly published an article titled Is Google Making Us Stupid, which basically blamed Google for literally rewiring our brains into more stupid b... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1672160 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:25:42 +0100 1672160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543148&cid=t_188865_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F06%2F25%2Fforgo-the-brain-training-drugs-vitamins-meditation-and-just-get-some-exercise%2F Earlier this month, PsyBlog wrote a brief summary and synopsis of the current research findings for cognitive enhancers — you know, those things that are supposed to help us improve our minds and our memories. He looked at the commonly cited brain aids: brain training games, drugs, vitamins, medication and physical exercise. And his conclusion isn’t all that surprising if you’ve kept up in this area over the past few years. Physical exercise is by far the most evidence-based intervention you can engage in (and it also happens to be the easiest and cheapest method). That didn’t sit well with Alvaro Fernandez, a businessman who runs a site called “Sharp Brains” who took Jeremy to task for his post, but mainly for Jeremy’s audacity for suggesting t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543148 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:27:14 +0100 1543148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1440462&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F289188628%2F I have been travelling much over the last 2 weeks to speak at a number of conferences and universities. I promised I would be sharing some of the key highlights, but we have decided to do something better to do justice to the richness and complexity of the field we cover. We are going to launch an experiment: a Brain Fitness Webinar Series. This inaugural Brain Fitness Webinar Series will consist of 3 free live sessions. The series covers the most fundamental advances in cognitive science and their implications for individuals, companies and organizations. And we are honored to have John Medina lead of the sessions! Each event is independent, in topic and in registration process. Webinar #1: In “The State of the Brain Fitness Software Market, 2008,” I will provide an overview of the s... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1440462 Tue, 13 May 2008 05:08:45 +0100 1440462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1122606&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F208613763%2F I hope you are having a joyful holiday season, and wish you a Happy and Prosperous 2008. The Brain Fitness field has made a great deal of progress in 2007, and we are looking forward the New Year. Here you are have the Monthly Digest of our Most Popular Blog Posts. You can consider it your monthly Brain Fitness/ Exercise Newsletter. (Also, remember that you can subscribe to receive our blog RSS feed,  or to our monthly newsletter at the top of this page if you want to receive this monthly Digest by email). Let me first of all introduce you to our new "Author Speaks Series", where we will give leading scientists and experts a forum to present their new brain-related books. We are honored to kickstart the series with Larry McCleary, former acting Chief of Pediatric Neurosurge... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1122606 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:54:11 +0100 1122606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1122216&cid=t_188865_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F208613763%2F I hope you are having a joyful holiday season, and wish you a Happy and Prosperous 2008. The Brain Fitness field has made a great deal of progress in 2007, and we are looking forward the New Year. Here you are have the Monthly Digest of our Most Popular Blog Posts. You can consider it your monthly Brain Training/ Exercise Magazine. (Also, remember that you can subscribe to receive our blog RSS feed,  or to our monthly newsletter at the top of this page if you want to receive this monthly Digest by email). Let me first of all introduce you to our new "Author Speaks Series", where we will give leading scientists and experts a forum to present their new brain-related books. We are honored to kickstart the series with Larry McCleary, former acting Chief of Pediatric Neurosurger... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1122216 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:35:45 +0100 1122216