Title of Abstract
Session Title
STEM and Biomedical Research
College
College of Education
Department
Physical Education, Sport & Human Performance
Faculty Mentor
Aaron Aslakson, M.A.
Abstract
Over one million Americans are diagnosed with brain diseases or disorders each year. This means brain disease is very common, and because most brain diseases are incurable, it is vital that more information on prevention is provided. Brain training is a program of regular activities that claims to maintain or improve one’s cognitive abilities. Cognitive abilities are brain-based skills required to perform various mental tasks, from the simplest to the most complex. This presentation will discuss the effects that brain training activities have on cognition and brain function.
Course Assignment
PESH 381 – Aslakson
Start Date
24-4-2020 12:00 AM
Included in
Effects of Brain Training on Brain Function
Over one million Americans are diagnosed with brain diseases or disorders each year. This means brain disease is very common, and because most brain diseases are incurable, it is vital that more information on prevention is provided. Brain training is a program of regular activities that claims to maintain or improve one’s cognitive abilities. Cognitive abilities are brain-based skills required to perform various mental tasks, from the simplest to the most complex. This presentation will discuss the effects that brain training activities have on cognition and brain function.
