From Puzzle Books to Musical Chords: Strategies Against Cognitive Decline 🧩🎶

Join Jay Gunkelman, a luminary with insights from over 500,000 brain scans, and Dr. Mari Swingle, renowned author of 'i-Minds', as they navigate the realm of cognitive health, debunking myths and highlighting effective strategies to stave off cognitive decline. This episode moves beyond the simplicity of puzzle books 🧩, revealing the profound benefits of musical learning 🎶 and the power of engaged social interactions in maintaining mental sharpness. Dive into the transformative potential of EEG in education, explore nuanced approaches to treating cognitive decline, and learn about innovative mental health treatments. Whether you're a professional in the field of neuroscience, a caregiver looking to support a loved one, or simply keen on preserving your cognitive health, this discussion offers critical insights and forward-thinking strategies for a brighter, healthier brain. Uncover evidence-based solutions and practical tips for combating cognitive decline and fostering lifelong cognitive wellness. 🚀💡

Key Moments:
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1:37 Pre Show
2:34 Michael Thompson Barry Sterman Skiing story
Links discussed
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-56384-9

https://fortune.com/2024/03/04/america-hopelessness-crisis-economy-gen-z-mental-health-survey/

https://www.outsideonline.com/health/wellness/julie-kliegman-mind-game-book/

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/study-highlights-efficacy-of-prism-for-ptsd-in-alleviating-chronic-ptsd-symptoms
3:27 Brain Puzzle book mental health claims
3:44 Seniors brain health
5:58 Social aspect playing games with some one rather than the games themselves are the value
6:03 Play them too much you get negative results
7:14 Phone Puzzles don't help brain health
7:15 Games value are when they are done in social setting bridge
9:41 Do slot machines help brain health?
10:08 Black Jack is better for brain health because of math
10:36 Music and brain health
10:55 Schools that drop music math scores fall
13:00 Learning music accelerates brain learning
13:38 Heart of glass blondie tribute mention
14:00 2 ways to learn music authority vs influence
14:47 Learn a second language, mathematics
16:26 QEEG's are linear algebra
17:25 Dyslexia
23:25 Frontal lobe issues
24:02 Eye Tracking devices in the 90's ?
25:50 Things kids are learning like math are we spending time on right things like critical thinking
28:15 Some people have or have not math aptitudes
30:46 Working with kids? Train low high alpha.
31:18 Repetition
33:27 Its more important to ask the right question then getting caught in the weeds
34:35 Savant
35:04 Music Theory vs tabs learning
35:45 We start learning too young
37:29 Young child brain activity delta range
40:25 Differences in child gender brains development
42;33 should kids do alpha theta training to get in learning peak performance mode?
44:50 Pediatricians Korea adopted eeg screening for kids
46:40 Paper Jay published regarding seizures Epileptiform discharges
47:50 Pediatrician and geriatrician
54:10 Montessori schools
59:00 Horrible Helen Story Jay