Category: Technology and Brain Health

Technology and Brain Health

Digital Dementia is a real thing, and can literally ‘fry’ your brain: here’s why you should be worried

Digital Dementia is a real thing, and can literally ‘fry’ your brain: here’s why you should be worried
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Digital Dementia is a real thing, and can literally 'fry' your brain: here's why you should be worried

There is no escaping technology in today’s digital age. You name it and we have it – tabs, smart phones, laptops etc. These devices, though convenient, have made it difficult for us to ever be disconnected – both from people

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Technology and Brain Health

How high-tech mental-health gadgets are helping millions feel better

How high-tech mental-health gadgets are helping millions feel better
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Ariel Garten, co-founder of Toronto-based InteraXon, developer of Muse, the world’s most popular neurofeedback wearable.Thomas Bollmann

Canadians are struggling. According to a 2024 report released by the Canadian Mental Health Association, more than a

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Technology and Brain Health

Brain Health Startup Ivory and Construction Tech Platform MatBook Secure Fresh Funding Rounds

Brain Health Startup Ivory and Construction Tech Platform MatBook Secure Fresh Funding Rounds
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Brain Health Startup Ivory Raises USD 1 Mn Funding

Mumbai-based brain health startup Ivory has raised USD 1 million in a fresh funding round co-led by IIMA Ventures and Capital

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Technology and Brain Health

Nexalin Technology Expresses Strong Support for Health Tech

Nexalin Technology Expresses Strong Support for Health Tech
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HOUSTON, TX, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nexalin Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXL; NXLIW) (the “Company” or “Nexalin”) the leader in Deep Intracranial Frequency Stimulation (DIFS™) of the brain, today announced its support for the Health Tech Investment Act (S.

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Technology and Brain Health

New study finds no evidence technology causes ‘digital dementia’ in older people | Health News

New study finds no evidence technology causes ‘digital dementia’ in older people | Health News
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In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn and creating considerable philosophical and legal challenges regarding what …

Technology and Brain Health

Negative effects of technology: Psychological, social, and health

Negative effects of technology: Psychological, social, and health
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Overuse or dependence on technology may have adverse psychological effects, including:

Negative body image

One of the most well-studied effects of social media use is on body image, or how satisfied a person is with their appearance.

A 2022 review

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Technology and Brain Health

Older people who use smartphones ‘have lower rates of cognitive decline’ | Medical research

Older people who use smartphones ‘have lower rates of cognitive decline’ | Medical research
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Fears that smartphones, tablets and other devices could drive dementia in later life have been challenged by research that found lower rates of cognitive decline in older people who used the technology.

An analysis of published studies that looked at

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Technology and Brain Health

Modified Wellness to Offer Leading-Edge Technology Using Brain Stimulation to Treat Depression and Optimize Mental Health

Modified Wellness to Offer Leading-Edge Technology Using Brain Stimulation to Treat Depression and Optimize Mental Health
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Complimentary Launch Party on May 9 to Showcase New Treatment

REMSEN, Iowa, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — If you are looking for the latest treatment for depression without medication, pain, or downtime, Modified Wellness Center in Remsen is the

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