Q&A: Answering Your Questions About Brain Research

A pamphlet that provides the answers to commonly asked questions about the brain and its disorders.

Brain Connections

A source guide that lists more than 240 organizations in the United States likely to help those looking for information, referrals, and other guidance in connection with brain-related disorders. Listings provide mailing addresses, toll-free numbers, email and website addresses, and identify the primary services each organization provides.

Brain Awareness Week Favorite Puzzles

Ten classic Brain Awareness Week puzzles for all ages. DOWNLOAD ONLY.

Staying Sharp puzzle series

"Stay sharp" with these word searches, jumbles, cryptograms, and other puzzles. DOWNLOAD ONLY.

Staying Sharp: Memory and Aging

Moments of forgetfulness happen to everyone, even the young. But as we get older, they may leave us wondering if we’re losing our mental edge.

Staying Sharp: Late-Life Brain Disorders: Getting the Facts

Is there anyone who doesn’t desire to live life to the fullest every day, no matter their age? Learn about a few of the most common and most debilitating late-life brain disorders: dementia, depression, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and chronic pain.

Staying Sharp: Learning As We Age

According to the latest brain research, actively engaging our brains in learning throughout life can have a significant impact on how well our brains age. Find out what neuroscience has revealed about lifelong learning.

Staying Sharp DVD Program **Limited Supply**Expect new DVD in 2013**

This 29-minute DVD covers changes in the aging brain, memory, and the science behind the healthy brain practices that may help us stay sharp. Pair with “Successful Aging,” the Staying Sharp bookmark, and puzzles for a brain health program.(The Staying Sharp DVD is available upon email request only. In your request include: plans for using the DVD and mailing address.)
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Staying Sharp Bookmark

This bookmark illustrates four lifestyle factors that may contribute to the maintenance of cognitive function: mental activity, physical activity, social engagement, and the control of vascular risk factors.

Staying Sharp puzzle series

"Stay sharp" with these word searches, jumbles, cryptograms, and other puzzles. DOWNLOAD ONLY.

It's Mindboggling!

Packed with information about the brain in a fun format of games, riddles, and puzzles for elementary and middle school students.

Es Increible!

The Spanish edition of "It's Mindboggling!"

More Mindbogglers!

An addition to It’s Mindboggling!, this publication is a closer look at learning and memory, the senses, drug addition, and how the brain and nervous system work, for elementary and middle school students.

It’s Mindboggling! puzzle series

Word searches and word scrambles based on “It’s Mindboggling!” and “More Mindbogglers!,” for elementary and middle school students. DOWNLOAD ONLY.

The Mindboggling Workbook

A fun-filled activity book about the brain for children in grades K-3 (ages 5-9). Provides an introduction to how the brain works, what the brain does, its importance, and how to take care of it.

The Mindboggling Workbook puzzle series

Two word search puzzles based on “The Mindboggling Workbook,” for grades K-3. DOWNLOAD ONLY.

Keep Your Brain Safe and Sound

Helmet safety. DOWNLOAD ONLY.

Move Your Body--It's Good for Your Brain!

The importance of exercise and play. DOWNLOAD ONLY.

The Rainbow Diet

A brain-healthy diet includes lots of colors! DOWNLOAD ONLY.

Our Five Senses

Match the illustrations to the right sense word. DOWNLOAD ONLY.