Canny Minds Blog

Have a break to boost your memory power

Posted on28. Jan, 2010 by Jenny.

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Scientists have always known that sleeping helps consolidate memory by allowing your mind to sift through recently gained knowledge and file it in the brain.
But this new research suggests that even a short rest or break while conscious could help it sort and retain information.
The findings by New York University, which appear in the latest [...]

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Brain Power: The Broccoli Boost

Posted on28. Jan, 2010 by Jenny.

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Eating food rich in magnesium such as spinach and broccoli could boost memory and brain power, scientists claim.
Research suggests that an increase in magnesium in the brain improves learning and memory. The study, published in Neuron, said that increasing magnesium intake may starve off the effects of ageing.
By Richard Alleyne, The Daily Telegraph, Thursday 28th [...]

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Thinking Out Loud

Posted on04. Jan, 2010 by Jenny.

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Need help answering difficult problems?….try thinking out loud!

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Scrabble TV Programme

Posted on04. Jan, 2010 by Jenny.

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The origins of scrabble…

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Eyeball Engineering Game

Posted on22. Dec, 2009 by Jenny.

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A fun interactive game that will test you….

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Experts warn against Christmas Brain Drain

Posted on18. Dec, 2009 by Mark.

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Brain training experts are warning that people all across the country will suffer from Festive Brain Drain this Christmas as we switch off our brains and stare at the TV.

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‘Alzheimer’s The Musical’

Posted on14. Dec, 2009 by Jenny.

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We have had some enquiries concerning a BBC programme last week called ‘Alzheimer’s The Musical’. The programme presented evidence that singing can be a useful stimulus for the brain, which is more effective at retaining words when used in song and music. Singing is therefore a useful and enjoyable stimulus for anyone with dementia.

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James May’s Amazing Brain Trainer

Posted on02. Dec, 2009 by Jenny.

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December’s viewing group choice has Christmas present written all over it….’James May’s Amazing Brain Trainer’ – an interactive DVD for all the family!