Helping employees to improve brain health keeps them working better and longer. The Conference Board announces the publication of Your Brain at Work: Making the Science of Cognitive Fitness Work for You, the first of three booklets combining the latest neuroscience with practical tips for brain health. With content from The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, these booklets are designed to fit with employers' wellness and HR offerings. Your Brain at Work is a colorful and accessible 44-page booklet with chapters on the factors that influence brain health, and an "Action Plan" to help readers use what they've learned.
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For company orders and inquiries, please contact The Conference Board's Vivian Taylor at 212 339 0289.
The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives has a limited number of copies available free of charge. Please contact dabiinfo@dana.org.
Art Kramer, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
When you work out your body, your brain benefits. Studies have found that exercise enhances memory, enlarges blood vessels to pump more blood and oxygen into the brain, and increases the number of brain cells that speed neural processing. And that's not all! Read Your Brain at Work to find out how much exercise you need (hint: you don't have to run a marathon to aid your brain) and how to get it.
For company orders and inquiries, please contact The Conference Board's Vivian Taylor at 212 339 0289.
The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives has a limited number of copies available free of charge. please contact The Dana Alliance for Brain initiatives at dabiinfo@dana.org.
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Conclusion from the Chicago Health and Aging Project, funded by the National Institute on Aging
Your brain needs social connections. Being socially isolated is associated with a host of health problems and shorter life span overall. Staying socially active is closely linked with feelings of "self-efficacy," the sense that what we do in life makes a difference. Read Your Brain at Work for tips on how to enhance your social network, both at work and at home.
For company orders and inquiries, please contact The Conference Board's Vivian Taylor at 212 339 0289.
The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives has a limited number of copies available free of charge. please contact The Dana Alliance for Brain initiatives at dabiinfo@dana.org.
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Jordan Grafman, Ph.D., Chief, Cognitive Neuroscience Section, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
They're called brainteasers for a reason. Puzzles and word games can help keep your brain sharp. So can learning something new: a musical instrument, a language, a subject that interests you. Read Your Brain at Work to learn about the impact of structured cognitive training programs on mental functioning in older adults — and why you should play Scrabble!
For company orders and inquiries, please contact The Conference Board's Vivian Taylor at 212 339 0289.
The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives has a limited number of copies available free of charge. please contact The Dana Alliance for Brain initiatives at dabiinfo@dana.org.
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Claudia Kawas, M.D., Associate Director of the Institute for Brain Aging and Dementia, University of California, Irvine
Food for thought: Diet matters. Some questions — Layer cake versus lentils? — are easy. Others, not so much. For instance: string beans or cabbage? In one major study, cognitive functioning improved in the older women who ate lots of cabbage and its cruciferous cousins. Read Your Brain at Work to help you cut through the confusion about fruits, fish, and vegetables — and red wine — and their impact on your brain health.
For company orders and inquiries, please contact The Conference Board's Vivian Taylor at 212 339 0289.
The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives has a limited number of copies available free of charge. please contact The Dana Alliance for Brain initiatives at dabiinfo@dana.org.
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Here's something that could keep you awake at night: In studies, people who are deprived of sleep generally score significantly worse on memory and cognitive tests. Read Your Brain at Work to learn about the neuroscience of sleep, and for tips on how to manage that perfect snooze.
For company orders and inquiries, please contact The Conference Board's Vivian Taylor at 212 339 0289.
The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives has a limited number of copies available free of charge. please contact The Dana Alliance for Brain initiatives at dabiinfo@dana.org.
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Stress is a double-edged sword in terms of its cognitive impact. On one hand, mild pressure tends to improve cognitive performance. But chronic stress can impair memory. Read Your Brain at Work to learn more about the effects of this sort of anxiety on your brain, and how to manage the strain and tension of everyday life. Plus: There's surprising news about multitasking!
For company orders and inquiries, please contact The Conference Board's Vivian Taylor at 212 339 0289.
The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives has a limited number of copies available free of charge. please contact The Dana Alliance for Brain initiatives at dabiinfo@dana.org.
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