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Can you train to multi-task?

September 27, 2023

Multi-tasking is something that is difficult to accomplish - unless you train for it - and then it can become a significantly valuable tool. Imagine all the work that you could get done during zoom meetings if you could sort of pay attention to what's being said online while you go about doing something else. For most of our lives (well, for those of us that grew up pre-cell phones and social media), we have been taught to focus on one thing and one thing only. Constant interruptions from emails,

How to use the Brain Gauge to maintain brain health

September 20, 2023

Preventing age-related dementia is a growing concern as the population ages. The Brain Gauge, with its dual function as a cognitive assessment tool and brain training platform, offers a promising approach to maintaining brain fitness and reducing the risk of dementia. Being able to assess an individual's cognitive status - even if it is your own - plays an essential role in tracking decreased (or increased) performance levels. Using the Brain Gauge for brain training can improve cognitive reserve and improve overall brain function. The iterative process between the two

Benefits of brain training to athletes?

September 08, 2023

Brain training can offer several benefits to athletes by enhancing various cognitive and mental skills that are crucial for sports performance. Here are some of the key advantages of brain training for athletes:

Improved Focus and Concentration: Brain training exercises can enhance an athlete's ability to concentrate on the task at hand, helping them stay in the zone during competitions and training sessions. Improved focus can lead to better decision-making and execution of skills.

Enhanced Reaction Time: Quick and accurate decision-making is vital in sports. Brain training can help athletes

Lysine and aging dementias

September 07, 2023

It's not uncommon to come across new studies revealing potential links between the onset of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and a wide array of factors. These factors range from alcohol consumption, both excessive and abstinent, to various medical conditions like stroke, pre-eclampsia, high blood pressure, and even dietary choices such as soy intake and carbohydrate-heavy diets. Simultaneously, there is an extensive list of recommendations for preventing Alzheimer's Disease, including increasing physical activity, maintaining social connections, moderate alcohol consumption, adopting a Mediterranean-style diet (which includes soy), and minimizing prescription drug usage while

Different types of exercise for the brain

September 06, 2023

Exercise is an incredible medicine. It can lower blood pressure, prevent diabetes, and alleviate the debilitating symptoms of chronic depression and anxiety. It’s even been shown to promote better skin health, improve eyesight, and ward off the aging process of cells.

On the other hand, not exercising can lead to mood disorders, arthritis - and not surprisingly - obesity and cardiovascular disease. The CDC estimates that inadequate exercise accounts for 11% of total annual healthcare costs in the United States - that’s just over $130 billion each year.

Biohacking data vs. Academic research

September 05, 2023

– A new Era in Research and Data Intelligence has Arrived

“A new type of thinking is essential if mankind is to survive and move toward high levels” - Einstein.

This could not be truer when it comes to the new era of biohacking. While there are many that disparage biohackers, also referred to as citizen scientists, there have been tremendous accomplishments in this new world of experiential science that biohacking has shaped.

Massive investments (usually funded from the public purse or private donations) have been and continue to be made

What is cognitive reserve and how do you preserve it?

September 01, 2023

When I started to look for images for "cognitive reserve", the majority of photos that popped up were related to preservation - such as preserving different aspects of the environment. Not what I was looking for, but when you think about it, preserving your individual environment has a lot to do with preserving cognitive reserve. I have always been fully supportive of any efforts we make to preserve the environment that we have and in many ways, the same principles apply to preserving our cognitive abilities through the

Can improving reaction time slow down the onset of dementia?

August 31, 2023

One of the advantages of the Brain Gauge training platform is that the Speed drills help improve your reaction time. Improving reaction time might be associated with certain cognitive benefits and potentially delaying the onset of cognitive decline, including dementia. While dementia is a complex condition with multiple contributing factors, it does make us pause to wonder how much improving brain fitness can do to offset or delay the degradations caused by aging or aging related dementias. By the numbers, there are virtually very few, if any, instances reported of

How to biohack with the Brain Gauge

August 30, 2023

The Brain Gauge is a device that aims to provide insights into various aspects of brain health and function. It's designed to measure brain function metrics and track changes over time. Biohacking with the Brain Gauge involves using the device to gather data about your brain's performance and using that information to optimize your cognitive function. Here's how you can use the Brain Gauge for biohacking:

Baseline Measurement: Start by taking baseline measurements of your cognitive performance using the Brain Gauge. This will give you a starting point to compare

How to use the Brain Gauge training platform

August 30, 2023

The Brain Gauge has a unique training platform and perhaps the best way to introduce it is to simply start using it. If you have been using a Brain Gauge, you are familiar with the screenshot shown below Picture1-6
Note that under "Testing options" the user can select "Start testing" or "Start training". The "Start Training" option is circled - this is the one you select.

Once you have selected the training option, another screen will appear, as depicted with the screenshot below.