An amazing invention based on a military research specifically for people who are wheelchair-bound. Still expensive and they’ll only be available for use in clinics at first–but it’s an exciting step forward. The person straps into an exoskeleton made of carbon fiber and steel, which weighs 45 pounds. Sensors in the legs convey their position to a control unit contained in a backpack, and the controller tells which joints to bend to create a natural gait. The user gives the suit commands using two high-tech crutches: pressure on both tells the motorized legs to stand up, pressure on one means to .....read more »

Watch this video until the end, couldn't believe it, thought it to be just another sentimental set up, but it wasn't... If they can do it, what is our excuse Thanks The Thoughtful AnimalRelated posts: Elderly couple of 62 years married plays piano ..read more »

We've discussed daydreaming and it's advantages before on this blog. In this short video Jonah Lehrer discusses whether access to the Internet negatively affects one's ability to let their mind wander and miss on the advantages of daydreaming.Related posts: Daydreaming….. 8 Benefits from Working from Home Chocolate and Cardiovascular Health Benefits ..read more »

This is an excellent cartoon film showing the procedure of implanting deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease. It teached me a lot about the operation. It's an interactive application made by the Ohio State University. It's amazing, want to be a neurosurgeon now. Thanks Mind HacksRelated posts: New Innovations in Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Learn Deep Brain Surgery. Hands on Blog For Deep Brain Stimulation ..read more »

Social media are changing medicine. On social networking sites patients may learn information about their doctors, medical students that compromises the professional relationship. Threats to patient confidentiality is another danger of Facebook and other social networking sites. But how big is the problem and if med schools are on social media sites do they have a policy for their med students and staff for using these sites such as Facebook and twitter? Well from this recent study the results tell us that med schools and med students use social media websites a lot. Few of them have adequate policies announced about .....read more »

Genes don't explain the complicated human beings we are, brain imaging doesn't explain the complicated human beings we are, does the connectome explain us. Is the connectome the real soul of our selves, the id or what evr you want to call the unique human being each of us really is. Sebastian Seung is mapping a massively ambitious new model of the brain that focuses on the connections between each neuron. He calls it our "connectome," and it's as individual as our genome -- and understanding it could open a new way to understand our brains and our minds. Related posts: Brain .....read more »

Constantly measure your activity, sleep, mood, exercise, food.... It can be done and calculated to the detail and monitored. .....intriguing new pastime: using mobile apps and always-on gadgets to track and analyze your body, mood, diet, spending -- just about everything in daily life you can measure -- in gloriously geeky detail. Want to have all those sensors. Related posts: Living Life to the Full 4 Geek Health Problems Skinput: A Touchscreen on your arm and hand ..read more »

Founded in 2003 in San Francisco, Posit Science helps adults stay vibrant throughout their lives with brain fitness software that engages the brain’s natural plasticity (the brain’s ability to rewire.) Neuroscientists collaborate with a team of more than 50 scientists from leading institutions around the globe to develop and test programs that improve cognitive performance—and enhance quality of life. Try the 60 second brain game or Word Wanderer. There's even an iPhone app to train to remember names.Related posts: 10 myths about training your brain demistified Does Brain Training Help? Brain Training for Elderly Better On Paper or Computer? ..read more »