BrainHQ Webinars

Staying socially connected is important to better brain health. In this BrainHQ Academy webinar, we’ll discuss how interacting with others positively affects the brain. What is the impact of social isolation and how can we avoid it? What can we do to intentionally stay connected to others? Join the conversation and learn why staying in touch can build better brain health!

Being able to track your progress and performance as you work through the BrainHQ exercises can be motivating and informative! Are you curious to learn more about how the different progress features work? Do you have questions about what some of them mean? During this BrainHQ Office Hours webinar, one of our specialists will give a brief presentation on understanding the BrainHQ progress features, then host an open office hours session. Come with your questions.

Ever wonder why your brain perks up when you’re someplace new? Navigation is a complex task. To find your way, your brain has to create and mentally manipulate spatial representations of a scene, remember relative locations of landmarks, and avoid potential hazards on your route. Find out what you can do to sharpen your navigation skills. Join the conversation, and bring your questions!

Join us for BrainHQ Office Hours! This month we’ll be talking about the Personal Trainer—including how it chooses exercises and why, and how you can customize your experience. During this live webinar, there will be a short presentation on the topic, followed by a Q&A. Our experts will answer any and all questions about the Personal Trainer!

Did you know that our environment can impact brain health? Things like extreme weather conditions, pollution, and exposure to toxins can affect both physical and brain health. In this BrainHQ Academy webinar, we’ll discuss how your environment affects your brain, and easily achievable things you can do at home to help keep your brain in tip-top shape! Join our panel of experts and bring your questions!

Do you ever wonder why the BrainHQ exercises are designed the way they are? If so, join us for our next BrainHQ Office Hours! In this live webinar, we’ll be talking about the scientific principles behind the exercises—the “special sauce” that makes them effective. We’ll start with a short presentation on the topic, followed by a Q&A. Bring your questions for our experts!

The book Your Brain Is a Time Machine is one of our own Dr. Michael Merzenich’s favorite books about the brain—and that is saying something! Join Dr. Merzenich for this webinar to examine how the human brain perceives time—weighing in on big questions like what is time, how human consciousness flows, and whether we have free will. Join the conversation and bring your questions!

Are there any BrainHQ exercises you find particularly difficult? If so, join us for our next BrainHQ Office Hours! In this month’s live webinar, we’ll be talking about some of the more challenging exercises—plus whatever exercises you want to talk about. Bring your questions for our experts!

The beauty of the human brain is that no two are exactly alike! People experience and interact with the world in many different ways. In this BrainHQ Academy webinar, our experts will discuss how differences don’t necessarily translate to deficits, and how our unique capabilities can help us adapt and grow in any circumstances. Come prepared with questions!

Is there a way to toggle off auditory exercises in BrainHQ? Are visual exercises still usable if you’re colorblind? What if you have trouble moving the mouse quickly to give an answer? In this Office Hours webinar, our experts will discuss the ways we’ve made BrainHQ more accessible.

Just because cognitive decline begins in our thirties, it doesn’t mean we’re powerless to do anything about it. Brain plasticity means that the brain can adapt at any age—for better or worse. This flexibility plays an incredibly important role in our brain development (or decline) and in shaping our distinct personalities. Join our experts to learn more about why cognitive decline can occur, and what you can do to keep your brain as sharp as you can. Bring your questions!