brain fitness - do more than play simple games

Constance Gustke had written an article for the New York Times blog, “for effective brain fitness, do more than play simple games.”

Rec Therapists might want to read this article. Go here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/09/your-money/for-effective-brain-fitness-do-more-than-play-simple-games.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur

Outcomes: dance parties good for kids

I read an interesting article regarding dancing/ fitness improving brain function of children.

It is based on a research study.

check it out here:

http://teacherpop.org/2015/01/science-says-your-classroom-needs-more-dance-parties/

5 reasons students should be reading comic books!

I love comics. Yes, I am 35. and I still love them.

Here is an article that includes 5 reasons your students should be reading comic books:

http://www.brilliant-insane.com/2014/09/5-reasons-your-students-should-be-reading-comic-books.html

Dancing = happier, less stressed, smarter

There was an article at Elite Daily about people who great up dancing.
Those who grew up dancing are happier, less stressed, and smarter.

I didn't grow up dancing. I grew up skateboarding. Well, here is the link for the article:

http://elitedaily.com/life/people-grow-up-dancing-happier-less-stressed-smarter/1091883/

Autism and Creative Thinking

I really enjoy articles at the Huffington Post.

here is one on Autism and Creative Thinking:


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/autism-creative-thinking_55d1ef49e4b07addcb4362d9?ir=Science%253Fncid%253Dnewsltushpmg00000003&kvcommref=mostpopular

Diabetes and brain Fxn.

Here is an interesting article on how diabetes has an impact on the brain and cognitive functions:


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/07/10/type-2-diabetes-brain_n_7763956.html?utm_hp_ref=science&ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063