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Neuroscience of Brain Training: BrainHQ

Thursday, August 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Free

Members & guests- free! RSVP below to register. This event will be presented virtually via Zoom.

About the Event: Tune into this presentation to learn about how the brain can rewire itself through brain training to build better brain health. We’ll talk about the science of brain plasticity, the link between brain plasticity and brain health, and the clinical studies that show that the right kind of brain training works – helping people think faster, focus better, and remember more. And we’ll show example brain training exercises from the online BrainHQ brain training program. We’ll also take your questions about brain health and the best ways to build and maintain brain health throughout life.

About the Presenter: Dr Henry Mahncke is a leading expert in the field of cognitive neuroscience and is the CEO of Posit Science. He joined Posit Science at its inception in 2003 as Vice President of Research & Outcomes, where he led the first large-scale clinical trials of a publicly available cognitive training program. He became CEO of Posit Science in 2011.

 

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Date:
Thursday, August 15
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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