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BrainFutures accelerates adoption of effective applications of brain science advances to maximize human potential. Led by a cross-disciplinary advisory board of experts, BrainFutures fills a critical gap by providing rigorous analysis of practical advances in brain health.
Neuroscience shows that brain fitness interventions can build higher-order processing skills, promote emotional resilience and mitigate stress.
From physical exercise and diet to evidence-based games and apps, healthy aging engages the brain as well as the body.
Scientific advances in understanding the brain and evolving new technologies can improve outcomes in the treatment of mental health problems.
Scientific discoveries have sparked development of new interventions for brain health and illness which will fundamentally shape care over the next generation.
A recent OpEd in the Hechinger Report explores the dilemma of amplified fear and stress, and potential risks of COVID-related stress on children’s brain development. The good news is executive function skills help students manage stress, while also establishing a neural network foundational to learning.
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The latest results from the Nation's Report Card show that two out of three children did not meet the standards for reading proficiency set by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Research suggests that brain fitness may be the solution to revamping our educational system and improving test scores.
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On September 18, BrainFutures released a report on Brain Fitness and Executive Function: Evidence-Based Interventions that Improve Student Outcomes. The report explains how brain fitness interventions that target executive function skills can play a major role in reducing challenges and increasing positive outcomes for PreK-12 students.
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