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Brain Fitness, Physical Fitness and Food Fitness

What are the benefits that I can get from using the Brain Fitness Program? 

People who use the PositScience Brain Fitness Program experience a wide variety of cognitive benefits and improvements in their everyday lives. In fact, a recent clinical trial called the IMPACT study found that people who used the Brain Fitness Program ended up with an
 ·       average increase of 131% in processing speed.

 ·       Faster auditory processing helps people keep up with conversation, which in turn 

           ·      improves comprehension and memory. 88% of people in the IMPACT study who completed the program reached processing speeds typical of people under age 40. (No one in the study was under age 65).
 ·      Brain Fitness Program users also gained an average of 10 years improvement in memory, and 

     ·       three out of four people in the study reported benefits in their everyday lives such as being able to remember a shopping list without writing it down, hearing conversations more clearly in noisy restaurants, and feeling more confident and better about themselves overall.

·       #1 Trying New Things

o   Having the energy and excitement to try new things is one of the more surprising benefits of brain fitness. But it's something we hear over and over. By engaging important brain chemicals, speeding up thinking, and sharpening focus, the Brain Fitness Program awakens curiosity and motivates people to seize life by the horns.

·       #2 Getting things done

o   The InSight brain fitness software helps people be faster, more efficient, on top of things—so they can do more and do it well. Users tell us InSight™ helps them be more effective and error-free in all kinds of tasks, from grocery shopping to choir practice to projects at work. It's just another benefit of brain fitness.

·       #3 Safer Driving

o   Even the best drivers face dangerous conditions on the road. By speeding up how quickly your brain can spot dangers—a truck merging into your lane, an obstruction in the road, a patch of ice on the highway—DriveSharp helps you react to them more quickly. That speed can help you feel more confident and comfortable behind the wheel.

·       #4 Sharper listening

o   Having the energy and excitement to try new things is one of the more surprising benefits of brain fitness. But it's something we hear over and over. By engaging important brain chemicals, speeding up thinking, and sharpening focus, the Brain Fitness Program awakens curiosity and motivates people to seize life by the horns.

·       #5 A better memory

o   The Total Training Package includes both our auditory and visual brain fitness programs. The Brain Fitness Program for auditory processing improves auditory memory, so you remember more of what you hear. The InSight program does the same for visual memory, so you remember more of what you see (faces, text, visual details…). When used together, they offer the most comprehensive and effective memory workout available.

·       #6 Quicker reactions

o   A quicker brain means a quicker body. After all, your body can't move at all without getting instructions from your brain. So whether you want to field a ball more cleanly, like Howard, or catch a sippy-cup falling off a table, it helps to have the fastest brain you can. The InSight brain fitness software can help you get there.

·       #7 Lower crash risk

o   You might not think of car crashes as a function of brain health. But in fact, when you're behind the wheel your brain is important safety equipment. If another driver runs a red light or a deer runs in front of your car, it's up to your brain to notice and send a message to your feet to step on the brake. Even a minor fender bender that doesn't harm you can hurt your wallet.

Even the best drivers can stay safer on the road with DriveSharp. Buy it for yourself or a loved one today!

·       #8 Finding words

o   Something like this has happened to all of us—and with age it often gets more common. But it's happening a lot less often to Cindy Ryan now that she has used the Brain Fitness Program.

By improving auditory processing and fluency, the Brain Fitness Program helps people find words more easily, making them feel sharper and more confident in conversation.

·       #9 Self-confidence

o   With age, our brains tend to slow down a little. We have wisdom on our side, but we can start feeling a little less sharp—and that can affect self-confidence.

The Posit Science Brain Fitness Program sharpens your auditory system—how well your brain takes in what you hear. The InSight program does the same for your visual system. Together, in the Total Training Package, they provide a comprehensive brain workout that helps you think faster, focus better, and remember more, rebuilding confidence from the roots up.

·     #10 Sharper vision

o   Eagle-eyed vision doesn't just depend on your eyes. The brain is an equal partner. The eyes take in visual information, but the brain processes that information.

The InSight brain fitness program sharpens your visual processing. Take in more visual details, react to what you see more quickly, and remember better with InSight. You might just find that life gets a little easier—and more enjoyable.

·       #11 Faster thinking

o   What could faster thinking help you accomplish?
Now is your chance to find out. The Brain Fitness Program speeds up the brain, so you can think faster in every situation.

·       #12 Good mood - Memory, sharpness, focus

o   —these are words you might associate with brain fitness. But a better mood might not be the first thing that comes to mind.

It makes sense, though. Our programs are designed to help the brain produce dopamine and other brain chemicals that help people feel alert, rewarded, and upbeat. And the self-confidence that comes through faster thinking, sharper focus, and better memory can result in a more positive mood.

       Physical Activity and Exercise Recommendations for Stroke Survivors

        © 2004 American Heart Association, Inc.

American Heart Association

                   Learn and Live 

AHA Scientific Statement

Physical Activity and Exercise  Recommendations for Stroke Survivors

An American Heart Association Scientific Statement From the Council on Clinical Cardiology, Subcommittee on Exercise, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and Prevention; the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing; the Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism; and the Stroke Council

Neil F. Gordon, MD, PhD, Cochair; Meg Gulanick, PhD, APRN, Cochair; 
Fernando Costa, MD; Gerald Fletcher, MD; Barry A. Franklin, PhD; Elliot 1. 
Roth, MD; Tim Shephard, RN, MSN

Key Words: AHA Scientific Statement· stroke· exercise • rehabilitation· physical activity • risk.

       Introduction

Annually, 700 000 people in the United States suffer a stroke, or 1I person every  45 seconds, and nearly one-third of these strokes are recurrent.  More than half of men and women under the age of 65 years, who have a stroke die within 8 years...




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  Food Fitness Recommendations for Stroke Survivors

A Diet That Helps Soothe Osteoarthritis

Easing arthritis symptoms isn't just about exercise and pills. The foods you eat could help joints with osteoarthritis feel better, too.

By RealAge

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Food as medicine. It's a wonderful concept because it gives us an empowering and fun way -- eating -- to do something helpful for our bodies, like easing joint pain. And some day, doctors may very well prescribe exercise, medication, and a special diet to help keep people's arthritic joints healthy.

But right now, the only way diet likely enters your osteoarthritis conversation with your doctor is when you talk about losing weight. Because although there's no way to cure arthritis through food, if you are overweight, a weight loss diet may be one of the best things you can do for the health of your joints.

Still, quite a bit of promising research has shown that certain foods and nutrients may help ease osteoarthritis symptoms. More study is needed to confirm the results, but since most of the foods studied to date are good for you anyway, incorporating some of them into your diet could be a great way to support your current treatment program. And in the end, you may boost your overall health as well.

So think about your joints the next time you visit the grocery store. Here are five foods you may want to add to your cart -- and two you may want to take out:

5 Foods Your Joints May Love

• Strawberries: Why? They are packed with vitamin C. Some studies suggest vitamin C may stymie the progression of osteoarthritis and the accompanying cartilage loss. Other good C sources: oranges, peaches, and red bell peppers. (Try a new take on berries with this Strawberry Spinach Salad.)
• Olive oil: You know how the Tin Man's joints loved oil? Well, your joints may love olive oil just as much. Research shows that polyphenols in olive oil may help reduce inflammation in the body -- always a good goal if you have arthritis.
• Salmon: This fish is loaded with two joint-soothing nutrients: vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids. If you are deficient in D (and many adults are), boosting your intake could help with osteoarthritis pain and disability. And omega-3 fatty acids have long been promoted by health experts for their anti-inflammatory qualities.
• Green tea: This brew is brimming with antioxidants called catechins, inflammation quieters that could delay cartilage damage in people with arthritis. (Try cooking with green tea with this Stir-Fried Noodles and Green Tea recipe.)
• Leafy greens: The more plant-based foods you add to your diet, the better it probably is for your joints. A Mediterranean-style diet that emphasizes fruit, nuts, and veggies may help quiet inflammation. (Leafy greens also happen to be rich in vitamin K, a nutrient that seems to play a role in osteoarthritis prevention.)

Give These Foods the Brush Off

And while you're amping up your intake of fruit, veggies, and omega-3 fatty acids, here are foods you should consider scaling back on:

• Corn oil: The fats in corn oil, sunflower oil, and soybean oil are predominantly omega-6 fatty acids. And although these fats are not harmful in and of themselves, some research suggests that a big imbalance in your omega-3 and omega-6 intake could trigger inflammation. So use omega-3-rich olive oil whenever you can.
• White bread: Grabbing high-fiber whole-wheat bread instead may help your joints in two ways. Early research shows that refined grains may be proinflammatory. On the other hand, high-fiber diets may help quiet inflammation. And high-fiber diets may help with weight control, too.

Treating Arthritis in the Kitchen

Currently, there is no guarantee that changing your diet will help your joints feel better. But most of the foods that seem to make the most sense for joint health happen to be great for your body in other ways as well. So the decision to eat right should be an easy one. Start soothing your joints in the kitchen with this collection of joint-friendly recipes from the RealAge Recipe Finder.

Restock Your Fridge - 

YOU: On a Diet Tip from RealAge

      Finished clearing your kitchen of bad fats, sugars, and carbs? Start shopping for the good-for-your-waist foods that make it easy (and automatic!) to eat right.

Include fire-extinguisher munchies -- good foods that will put out three-alarm starvation fires. Pick up ready-to-eat snacks for those times you're likely to reach for waist-killing chips or sweets. Our list includes almonds, peanuts, or walnuts; bags of prechopped fruits and veggies; dried fruit (apricots, cranberries); and edamame (soybeans -- look for microwavable bags in the frozen-food section).

Learn how munching on a handful of walnuts will promote heart health.

Overall, the trick to navigating through grocery store aisles is to look for
less . . . on the label. Generally, fewer ingredients equal better foods. For instance, natural foods that come from the ground usually don't require labels. That's why any produce is basically OK for you. One caveat: Make sure it has a great feel, a healthy smell, and has not been waxed. Also, we believe in working from the inside of the store out, so that heat and bacteria have less time to sap nutrients from your produce before you get home. Use the YOU: On a DietMenu Planner to create your meal plan, get recipes, and generate your shopping list.

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PURPOSE OF ROBOTICS

PURPOSE OF ROBOTICS

            ENHANCED LEARNING TO IMPROVE REHABILITATION –

    o Brain-to-Body Connectivity = Functional gains

    o Stroke rehabilitation by muscle/brain re-education

    o Maintain or increase range of motion

· I chose InteractiveMotion as my initial therapeutic device to:

1. gain mental stimulation through visual activities, which

2. effectively improve shoulder [scapula movement] range of motion, and

3. enhance brain-to-body re-education
4. continue stimulating brain-to-body  functionality.

· The Myomo device combines several treatment modalities into one device , and

1. can cost effectively improve range of motion,

2. enhance brain-to-body re-education through practical Clinical Progression process

3. be used as a therapeutic tool for improved motor function, and

4. be effective as an assistive device

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Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

Dr. Mindy Aisen, MD Chief Medical Officer Rancho Los Amigos National      Rehabilitation Center =========================================================== Evolving approaches to rehabilitation Dr. Mindy Aisen, MD Chief Medical Officer Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center           click here Rehabilitation and Brain Recovery “Plasticity and Robotics”, ‘”Meaningful practice makes perfect” Dr. Mindy Aisen, MD Chief Medical Officer Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center           click here Robotic approaches to rehabilitation Dr. Hermano Igo Krebs Principal Research Scientist and Lecturer Department of Mechanical Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge MA 02139-4307           click here Rancho Robotics for Rehabilitation           click here for RLA Rehab           click here for RLA =========================================================== Overcoming Barriers Overcoming Barriers Click here =========================================================== Rancho Named One of Top Ten Hospitals In Greater LA Area by U.S. News & World Report March 31, 2011           click here     and   click here =========================================================== Click On This Link To Email Directly To MeEmail me

InteractiveMotion Rehabilitation Robots

InteractiveMotion introduction to Robotics
Dr. Hermano Igo Krebs
Principal Research Scientist and Lecturer
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge MA 02139-4307
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InteractiveMotion Robotics


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http://www.slideshare.net/dkarchem/in-mt2

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InteractiveMotion Research
http://www.slideshare.net/dkarchem/in-mt4

· Rancho Robotics for Rehabilitation 
http://www.rehabilitations.org/center/rancho-los-amigos-national-rehabilitation-center.html
http://www.rancho.org/
http://dkrehab.blogspot.com/2011/12/rancho-los-amigos-national.html

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Results for Patients with Neurological Conditions
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