One wouldn’t immediately think to use First Person Shooters as a brain rehabilitation technique, unless of course you are Alexandra Vakili from Macquarie University in Australia. He is the lead researcher on a remarkable study which investigated whether video games such as Halo, Call of Duty and Doom could improve the functioning of cognitive processes damaged…
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Brain Vital Sign Tests May Become A Routine Assessment for All
Imagine going to your GP and having your heart-rate or blood pressure tested. Completely normal, right? Now imagine how you’d react if your doctor pulled out an electrode cap and tried to measure your brain function. At best, most people might be a little concerned. Researchers at Simon Fraser University are hoping that future generations will…
The Dangers of Concussion
Concussion is a term that most of us know, but many do not fully understand. It happens when somebody experiences a severe head injury, and is very common in sports such as rugby and boxing. The Rugby World Cup last year has helped to raise awareness of concussion in Europe; it was something all players wanted…
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