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Alvaro Fernandez's Articles in Fitness

  • New Brain Fitness Programs, Explained
    We provide an overview of the emerging field of science-based Brain Fitness, and introduce the programs by Posit Science, IntelliGym, CogniFit, Cogmed and emWave.
  • 10-Question Checklist to Select the Right Brain Fitness Program for You
    Unless you have been living in a cave, you have read by now multiple articles about the brain training and brain exercise craze. Now, how do you know which of them can help you more, or whether you need any of them? Well, that's why we are publishing this 10-Question Checklist, to help you navigate through the overwhelming and conflicting media reports and company announcements.
  • Sicko and Bill Clinton on Health and Wellness Trends
    Given the current debate around Michael Moore's Sicko, we want to share in this article some of the insights and advice on Health and Wellness trends that Bill Clinton gave recently at the Healthetc event sponsored by California Pacific Medical Center and KCBS.
  • 10 Truths About Aging You May Mot Know
    Why is "aging" such a bad word? In this article, we review 10 neuroscience-based Truths that put "aging" in better perspective and help us see that there is much we can do to take ownership of our future.
  • 7 Quotes from Neuroscientists that Will Revolutionize Brain and Mind Health, Fitness and Wellness
    Interested in improving your attention, memory, thinking skills, ability to manage stressful situations? Good news: "Recent research in neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to change in response to information and new activities - shows that brain cells and new pathways continue to develop throughout life...". I have interviewed many leading neuroscientists and experts, and I want to share with you 7 of my favorite quotes.
  • Use It or Lose It: The Theory and Practice of Brain Exercise and Fitness for Cognitive Health
    Who has not heard "Use It or Lose It". Now, what is "It"? How do we best exercise it and help maintain it sharp? In this article we will give you a fun overview of how the brain works and 5 Tips to Exercise Your Brain.