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 'awareness week'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:05:20 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139891&cid=t_186699_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2011%2F06%2F07%2Fadhd-awareness-week-october-16-22nd-2011%2F Post from: Adult ADD Strengths ADHD Awareness Week is October 16-22, 2011. Do you think most non ADHD people really understand what ADHD actually is & how it affects people who have it? If not, read what ADHD Awareness week is about and some ways you can help reduce the ignorance and stigma many people have about ADHD, and increase awareness about ADHD. The ADHD Awareness Coalition announced the dates for the 2011  ADHD Awareness Week as October 16th to 22nd, 2011. I helped organize an ADHD Awareness Day event in Vancouver, BC a  few years ago. It’s the 7th year of ADHD awareness days in the US, but still none in Canada. Sigh… The ADHD Awareness Coalition is made up the following organizations. ADHD Coaching Organization (ACO) Additude Magazine Attention Deficit Disorder... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139891 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:22:54 +0100 5139891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911579&cid=t_186699_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2011%2F06%2F07%2Fadhd-awareness-week-october-16-22nd-2011%2F Post from: Adult ADD Strengths ADHD Awareness Week is October 16-22, 2011. What Can You Do To Help Get The Word Out? The ADHD Awareness Coalition announced the dates for the 2011  ADHD Awareness Week as October 16th to 22nd, 2011. I helped organize an ADHD Awareness Day event in Vancouver, BC a  few years ago. It’s the 7th year of ADHD awareness days in the US, but still none in Canada. Sigh… The ADHD Awareness Coalition is made up the following organizations. ADHD Coaching Organization (ACO) Additude Magazine Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) The group encourages our colleague organizations and volunteers to plan ADHD Awareness activities during the week of October 16th t... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911579 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:22:54 +0100 4911579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653461&cid=t_186699_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F29%2Fcelebrate-the-root-canal%2F   What was the dentist doing in Panama? …Looking for the Root Canal  Root Canal Awareness Week The American Association of Endodontists has designated  March 27-April 2 as Root Canal Awareness Week. This event is a national effort to raise awareness of endodontists and to teach the public that root canals should not be [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653461 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:07:56 +0100 4653461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615205&cid=t_186699_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2011%2F03%2F21%2Fbrain-healthy-lifestyle%2F On Highlight Health an interesting post discovered after I’ve been on vacation for a week. It’s about the Brain Awareness Week. ….an annual celebration dedicated to raising public awareness of brain research. Coordinated by the European Dana Alliance for the Brain, and the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives in the US,…. It also has a video, by Dr. Jordan Grafman, chief of the Cognitive Neuroscience Section at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). This 29-minute video uses footage of neuroscience experts from live Staying Sharp forums to address topics such as changes in the aging brain, memory, and the science behind the healthy brain practices that may help us stay sharp. From this video and other material supplied by the DANA Founda... Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615205 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:54:30 +0100 4615205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610901&cid=t_186699_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fms-awareness-week-day-5-brought-to-you-by-the-national-multiple-sclerosis-society%2F This week has been National MS Awareness Week. Many of you have been spreading the word and color orange around you daily routine all week. Some cities have stepped up by lighting buildings in the color of our cause. National news has taken notice of MS this week and even Rockefeller Center saw its share of MS “awareness.” People all over the country have been speaking out about Multiple Sclerosis and even many of you chimed in with what MS= to you. All of this was done on our behalf by the National MS Society (NMSS) as a way to bring MS into the public’s consciousness. I think it’s a fitting time, with only the weekend left in MS Awareness Week, to talk about The National MS Society. As most of our regular readers will know, I am a volunteer for The Society at both my chapter ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610901 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:54:10 +0100 4610901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592533&cid=t_186699_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F6rcGkHQY08o%2F Got a Brain? If so, please join us in celebrating Brain Awareness Week (March 14-20th), the annual global campaign organized by the Dana Foundation to increase public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. Want to learn about activities in your area? Please visit BAW’s International Calendar of events. Want to discuss professional implications from this research, cross-sector partnerships and industry opportunities? Consider registering for our very own BAW Partner event, the 2011 SharpBrains Summit (March 30th — April 1st). (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592533 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:10:25 +0100 4592533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532377&cid=t_186699_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fupcoming-event-brain-awareness-week-14.html Brain Awareness Week is coming up quickly.Here is the Dana Foundation's website for the event: Brain Awareness Week.From the website:"Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is the global campaign to increase public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. Every March BAW unites the efforts of organizations worldwide in a week-long celebration of the brain. "During BAW campaign partners organize activities to educate and excite people of all ages about the brain and brain research. Events are limited only by the organizers’ imaginations. Examples include open days at neuroscience laboratories; museum exhibitions about the brain; lectures on brain-related topics; displays at malls, libraries, and community centers; and classroom workshops."If you know something about the brain, the... BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532377 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:57:00 +0100 4532377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419285&cid=t_186699_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F7jpbqknnQWQ%2F Discussion on Brain Fitness? There’s a revolution going on given growing evidence of lifelong neurogenesis and brain plasticity: that the brain can change and be shaped by our experiences opens many possibilities to improve our quality of life and cognitive performance, no matter how young or old we are, as long as we make informed decisions. In case you wonder, why do I care about this? Well, that’s what we want to discuss. Why care about this? What does it mean for the way we learn, work, play, live? What does “use it or lose it” mean, and doesn’t mean? Are there safe ways to enhance our cognitive resources and emotional resilience? How can we make informed decisions, as proud brain owners, caregivers, professionals? . Which Book Will Be Discussed? The discussion will be center... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419285 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:07:14 +0100 4419285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4152001&cid=t_186699_118_f&fid=34702&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmspblog%2F%7E3%2Fcp7ajKs-8CU%2F November 7-13, 2010 is National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week. The Medical Staff Service Professionals in your organization are, as this year’s NAMSS Awareness week poster suggests, the front line for patient safety.  By staying abreast of current standards, regulations and laws, your MSP’s are able to thoroughly verify the credentials, education and training of the physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and others who apply for clinical privileges to care for your patients. But that is just the beginning of their role.  Once physicians and other providers are granted privileges to practice within your organization, much work needs to be done to assure that both ongoing and focused review of their skills takes place. Your MSP likely works with Quali... MSSPNexus Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152001 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:56:10 +0100 4152001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121952&cid=t_186699_118_f&fid=34702&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmspblog%2F%7E3%2F1vTE7SKNiQg%2F November 1-5 has been designated Blood Management Awareness Week by the Society for the Advancement of Blood Management.  Blood conservation techniques are becoming the norm rather than the exception in many hospitals around the world, and a growing body of evidence indicates that patients are benefiting from the trend toward limiting the use of transfusions.  Shorter recovery times and fewer complications are being reported. Another consideration, not to be taken lightly in today’s difficult economic climate, is the potential cost savings for both the patient and the institution.   The Cleveland Clinic is hosting a Blood Management Summit at their main campus on November 13, 2010.  ”An emerging body of literature suggests that allogeneic transfusion is associated wi... MSSPNexus Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121952 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:02:48 +0100 4121952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031304&cid=t_186699_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F05%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-october-5-2010%2F It’s October and Mental Health Awareness Week! How are you celebrating? Yep, there’s no denying it’s fall. I went to the park this weekend and the crispy air and falling leaves were signs that this is indeed the end of the ease of summer and the beginning of a new season. Every ending has a new beginning and like New Year’s it is another opportunity for self-growth and change. It beckons us to ask the question, “Will I embrace the coming season or mourn the lost of the one before?” If you are courageous, brave and on a mission for change, then you’ll be tickled with this week’s top posts. Why? Do you remember the scene in Bridget Jones’s Diary where Bridget’s enemy Mark Darcy suddenly turns into the love of her life over night wi... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031304 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:32:22 +0100 4031304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366319&cid=t_186699_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FKBMen7gHMOY%2F If so, time to celebrate! Today starts 2010 Brain Awareness Week (opens website with calendar of activities and resources). First of all, please take the time to say Hello to the new neurons that are being generated in your brain every single day. This morning you’ll have some “baby neurons” that weren’t there last night, thanks to lifelong neurogenesis. Then, consider, how will you put them to good use and help them thrive over time? To guide you here, Dr. Deb summarized the gist of 10 Habits of Highly Effective Brains: Use it or lose it. Take care of your nutrition. Exercise your brain and your body. They nourish each other. Practice positive thoughts until they become your default mindset. Thrive on learning and mental challenges. Aim high and keep learning. ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366319 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:16:43 +0100 3366319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346595&cid=t_186699_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fms-awareness-week-are-you-ready%2F Even though World MS Day is still more than a month away (May 26th), this is MS Awareness Week in North America. It’s time to dust off the talking points, break out the MS buttons and get ready to answer questions. There will be television adverts, billboards and radio PSAs this week which could afford each of us to speak about MS this week. I know that here in Seattle, our chapter of the NMSS (which has just recently been expanded to support people living with MS in Alaska) has a new “Is It MS?” campaign which has been stirring up questions and conversations…and doctor’s appointments It’s not like each and every one of us has to give a press conference or stand on an overpass waving an “I Have MS; Ask Me!” banner. But, I think we owe it to ourselves and to one another to b... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346595 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:16:24 +0100 3346595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3342782&cid=t_186699_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F08%2Fcelebrate-your-prosthodontist%2F The American College of Prosthodontists has designated the week of March 7-13 as National Prosthodontics Awareness Week. This event was established to raise public awareness about the importance of a healthy mouth and of replacing missing teeth. To show our appreciation, Bibby library has prepared gift bags for each of our prosthodontic residents. Stop in this week [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3342782 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:08:26 +0100 3342782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3339605&cid=t_186699_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fsleep-disorder-symptoms-for-national.html The annual National Sleep Awareness Week begins today. It ends next weekend when we set our clocks ahead one hour for daylight saving time.You’re probably aware of common sleep problems such as insomnia, nightmares and snoring. But there are many other sleep disorders that can affect your sleep and your health.Here are some of the symptoms of other sleep disorders:Loud snoring, silent pauses & snorting: Loud snoring is a common warning sign for obstructive sleep apnea. The snoring ends with a silent pause when breathing stops. Then a choking or snorting sound occurs when breathing resumes.Grinding teeth: Grinding or clenching your teeth during sleep is a symptom of bruxism. It can damage your teeth and cause jaw discomfort or pain. The sound also can disturb the sleep of your bed par... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3339605 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:36:00 +0100 3339605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2364976&cid=t_186699_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fparkinson%25e2%2580%2599s-researchers-needs-brains%2F To mark Parkinson’s Awareness Week (April 20-26th) in the United Kingdom (England, Wales, and Scotland)  the Parkinson’s Disease Society has launched a nationwide appeal to get people to pledge to donate their brains for Parkinson’s research. Wanted: A Few Good Brains Seems that they are running a little low on this organ and without it, are unable to pursue necessary research to help advance Parkinson’s Disease treatments and maybe even find a cure. But getting people to donate their brains isn’t as easy as getting them to donate other organs. A survey recently commissioned by the Parkinson’s Disease Society has shown that while over 60% are comfortable with donating a heart or a kidney, only 7% are comfortable with donating a brain. It’s hoped that this brain donation ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2364976 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:20:08 +0100 2364976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2294317&cid=t_186699_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F26%2Froot-canals-myths-vs-reality%2F Root Canal Awareness Week - March 29-April 4, 2009 Sponsored by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), Root Canal Awareness Week aims to dispel myths about the procedure, reduce anxiety, and highlight the importance of endodontists. Patients need to understand that root canals actually relieve tooth pain and are much more comfortable today thanks to new [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2294317 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:48:27 +0100 2294317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2273743&cid=t_186699_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FOXl-qH52q7M%2F If you subscribe to our monthly newsletter, you may remember we ran a survey in January. Well, the response rate and the quality of the responses were nothing short of spectacular, in many dimensions. The responses from over 2,000 participants (out of 21,000 subscribers) reinforce the need for public awareness initiatives and quality information to help evaluate and navigate product claims. I have been presenting the results from one of the questions (see below), yesterday at the ASA/ NCOA (American Society on Aging) event, today at IHRSA (International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association), as part of more comprehensive presentations of what is going on in the brain fitness and cognitive health field. An obvious implication for the survey result reinforces the need for brain-related... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2273743 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:04:01 +0100 2273743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2273744&cid=t_186699_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FVHbJTIaDVM4%2F Reminder: 2009 Brain Awareness Week started today. You can find excellent resources and a calendar of events, Here. Next time you are in a public space (perhaps now you are at home, as I am as I write these lines), look left, look in front, look right. Perhaps you can see someone who would benefit from the awareness that he or she is endowed with that wonderful, unique, organ! (Note: don't watch TV, or you will spend your day calling all those 1-800 numbers...) And, of course, what a better week to read some of our Neuroscience Interviews, discover a new brain book, and try a Brain Teaser?  awareness, Books, brain, brain awareness week, brain teaser, Brain teasers, interviews, neuroscience, organ (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2273744 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:02:18 +0100 2273744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2228492&cid=t_186699_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fsleep-stats-facts-for-national-sleep.html The National Sleep Foundation’s National Sleep Awareness Week is today through next Sunday. So how’s your sleep awareness?Here are some sleep facts and stats from the AASM:Humans spend about 1/3 of their lives asleep.Newborns need about 16 to 20 hours of sleep per day.During adolescence a change in the body clock keeps most teens from feeling sleepy until 11 p.m. or later.Adults who don’t get enough sleep tend to act sluggish, but sleep-deprived children may be hyperactive.Sleeping less than seven hours per night increases your risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and depression.Drowsy driving is associated with almost 20 percent of all serious car-crash injuries.During a full night of sleep most adults go through four to six sleep cycles that each last about... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2228492 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:10:00 +0100 2228492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2223659&cid=t_186699_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F2F4NxwMMu_U%2F Here you have the February edition of our monthly newsletter covering cognitive health and brain fitness topics. Please remember that you can subscribe to receive this Newsletter by email, simply by submitting your email at the top of this page. Cognitive training (or structured mental exercise) definitely seems to work - as long as we define properly what "work" means, don't expect magic cures, and help navigate options. Please keep reading... Interview: Baycrest Interview with Baycrest's CEO Dr. William Reichman: Discussing the recent Centre for Brain Fitness at Baycrest, Dr. Reichman suggests that "we have an opportunity to make major progress in Brain Health in the XXI century, similar to what happened with Cardiovascular Health in the XXth, and technology will play a c... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2223659 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:56:02 +0100 2223659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1502698&cid=t_186699_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F307686090%2F A little late but better then never! Last week was National CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator Awareness Week. With that being said, are you prepared to administer CPR at home if need be? According to the American Heart Association 80% of all out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home so being trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation can mean the difference between life and death for a loved one.     This is very important as it is pool and water season among the Northern hemisphere.  It is important to stay current with CPR as well- as it changes every so often based on research and clinical trials and practices. The number of chest compressions has increased as of late. Are you prepared? via KTEN.com Tags: aed, automatic defibrillator, awareness week, cardiac arrest, cpr, ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1502698 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:52:46 +0100 1502698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1434630&cid=t_186699_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F287970618%2F Many countries celebrate mothers on the second Sunday of May. Happy Mother’s Day to all the (breastfeeding!) mothers in the United States, Canada, Australia, India and elsewhere! In the United Kingdom though, today kicks off a celebration of a different kind, National Breastfeeding Awareness Week: This National Breastfeeding Awareness Week celebrity mum and Atomic Kitten member Jenny Frost is showing her support for breastfeeding by fronting the Breast Buddy initiative. The initiative will support you to breastfeed for longer by encouraging you to nominate a buddy from within your circle of friends and family, who can provide practical and emotional support while you breastfeed…. The theme of National Breastfeeding Awareness Week this year is ‘Breastfeeding: every day mak... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1434630 Sun, 11 May 2008 09:48:23 +0100 1434630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1434693&cid=t_186699_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F287836973%2F We recently prepared a Directory of Web Sites as part of our  Resources section. You will find some gems here, in a variety of areas: >> The Dana Foundation offers several excellent online resources: - Brainy Kids Online offers children, teens, parents and teachers links to games, labs, education resources and lesson plans. - BrainWeb: general information about the brain and current brain research, as well as links to validated sites related to more than 25 brain disorders. - Brain Resources for Seniors provides older adults and their caretakers with links to sites related to brain health, education and general information. >> PBS's The Secret Life of the Brain: fun website including a history of the brain, anatomy, illusions, brain scanning, and development from child through adulthood.... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1434693 Sun, 11 May 2008 03:06:49 +0100 1434693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1292436&cid=t_186699_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F249262790%2F Dr. Adrian Preda, our newest Expert Contributor, writes today the first in a series of thought-provoking articles, challenging us to think about physical exercise as the best and most unappreciated form of "brain exercise". A superb article. And one thing is clear, he points out: "the brain really likes it when it’s asked to be “active”. Passive audiences, which are spoon fed information, score less well when tested on retention and understanding of the presented material than audiences that were kept engaged through the process." So, will you write a comment below and contribute to an engaging conversation? Thoughts? reactions? questions? ------------------------- Don’t ignore plain old common sense. Brain Lessons Part 1 -- By Adrian Preda, M.D. Let me start wi... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1292436 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:44:58 +0100 1292436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1289177&cid=t_186699_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F248130069%2F We have planned a number of fun posts, starting tomorrow, to celebrate Brain Awareness Week (March 10-16th). We hope you will enjoy them. Let me share a taste of a few articles you will find here during the week: - Dr. Adrian Preda, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at UC Irvine School of Medicine, will help us exercise our brains by challenging us to exercise more...our bodies. - We will release our report The State of the Brain Fitness Software Market 2008 on Tuesday March 11th, sharing its 10 Highlights. This is a project where we have spent many many energies over the last 9 months...so we are happy to finally be able to deliver it! - An article by UCSF's Gregory Kellet (who wrote this great article on why managing stress is important for our brains) helping us identify ways to precise... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1289177 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 03:16:11 +0100 1289177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1281236&cid=t_186699_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F246351191%2F A few updates and announcements: - 1) My apologies for slow blogging, due to travel. I participated yesterday in a fun panel discussion at ETech on Use Your Head- The Future of Mind Hacks. You can read some take-aways (in Italian, so this may be good brain exercise) here. - 2) We will release our report The State of the Brain Fitness Software Market 2008 next Monday, to coincide with Brain Awareness Week. Make sure to visit our blog next Monday if you want to learn more. - 3) The National Museum of Health and Medicine at Walter Reed Army Medical Center is planning some great activities during Brain Awareness Week (Thank you, Tim). Learn more about their "Partners in Education" activities for students in the Washington DC area. - 4) The Dana Foundation has released a great researc... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1281236 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:50:00 +0100 1281236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1270845&cid=t_186699_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F243943554%2F Here you are have the bi-monthly Digest of our 10 most Popular blog posts. (Also, remember that you can subscribe to receive our blog RSS feed, or to our newsletter at the top of this page if you want to receive this digest by email). First, an announcement: March 10-16th is Brain Awareness Week, an international effort organized by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives to advance public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. Join the hundreds of activities worldwide by visiting the International Calendar of events, or the week's main website. Brain Fitness in the News Cognitive Health and Training News: round-up of stimulating news, from Dakim raising over $10 million dollars to grow their retirement community offerings, to the full video of our 90-minute panel ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1270845 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 17:17:16 +0100 1270845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=883892&cid=t_186699_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F158470014%2F Prostate Cancer Awareness Week (PCAW) is a yearly event facilitated by the Prostate Cancer Educational Council (PCEC ) that always happen on the third week of September (this year falling on the 16th - 22nd, September 2007). C/o the PCAW, local screening sites across America offer FREE or LOW COST prostate cancer screenings to men over the age of 45 years or high risk males over the age of 40 years. Since Prostate Cancer Awareness Week was initiated in 1989, the amount of research dollars earmarked for prostate cancer has tripled. In addition, nearly 60 percent of new cases are localized and potentially curable, indicating a dramatic increase in awareness among the general population about the importance of early detection. Aside from screening thousands of men, Prostate Cancer Awareness W... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=883892 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:34:22 +0100 883892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=794292&cid=t_186699_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F143388492%2Fits_brain_attack_awareness_wee.html A new initiative is hoped to slow down the number of people whose lives create risk factors to their brains. Check out the details for Brain Attack Awareness Week – which starts on August 13th and ends on the 19th. When we think brain health – we picture good brain food and daily exercise. Not bad for a start … but there’s far more to preventing attacks when it comes to your brain. Here are five questions that can help your brain to still be healthy when the next annual health campaign for brains rolls around. 1. Do you stop stressors that literally shrinks your brain?2. Do you regularly increase your brain’s productivity? 3. Could you compete with Einstein for curiosity? 4. Bank any serotonin today?5. Do you laugh and make others laugh at work? &nb... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=794292 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 18:24:12 +0100 794292