References JANUARY 2017

Brain Fitness

• The Dana Foundation: Gateway to Responsible Information about the Brain. "What is ‘Healthy' Cognitive Aging?" posted 15 Oct 2013. Accessed 8 Nov 2016: http://www.dana.org/News/What_is_‘Healthy__Cognitive_Aging_/
• National Institute of Aging Online. "Memory & Cognitive Health." Accessed 8 Nov 2016: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/featured/memory-cognitive-health
• Also see Brain Health Presentations and Handouts: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/brain-health-resource
• Smith G.E., "Healthy Cognitive Function and Dementia Prevention." Am Psychol. (2016, May-June). 71:4, 268-275. Accessed 8 Nov 2016: http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/amp/71/4/268/
• Alz.org "10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's." Accessed 8 Nov 2016: http://www.alz.org/10-signs-symptoms-alzheimers-dementia.asp
• Lautenschlager, N.T., Cox, K, Cyarto, E.V. "The influence of exercise on brain aging and dementia." In special edition: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Basis of Disease: Imaging Brain Aging and Neurodegenerative Disease (2012, Mar) 1822:3, 474-481. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbadis.2011.07.010 Accessed 8 Nov 2016: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925443911001633
• Kirk-Sanchez NJ, et al. "Physical exercise and cognitive performance in the elderly: current perspectives." Clin Interv Aging (2014) Accessed 8 Nov 2016: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3872007/
• Alzheimer's Association. The Healthy Brain Initiative: A national public health road map to maintaining cognitive health. (published with the CDC). Accessed 8 Nov 2016: https://www.alz.org/national/documents/report_healthybraininitiative.pdf
• Healthy Aging and Prevention: Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Emory University. http://alzheimers.emory.edu/healthy_aging/index.html

Rainbow Trout: Good for Your Body & Your Brain

• USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference: Nutrient data for 15241, Fish, Trout, Rainbow, Farmed, Cooked, Dry Heat. Accessed 4 Nov 2016: http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/4680
• U.S.News & World Report Online - Health: Which Fish is the Best Fish? Consider Omega-3s, Sustainability, and Mercury. Accessed 4 Nov 2016: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/articles/2009/05/11/which-fish-is-the-best-fish-consider-omega-3s-sustainability-and-mercury
• MontereyAquarium: Seafood Watch Database: Trout. Accessed Nov 17,2016: https://www.seafoodwatch.org/seafood-recommendations/groups/trout/overview
• Rodale's Organic Life Online: http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/food/healthy-fish Accessed 4 Nov 2016.
• Environmental Defense Fund: Rainbow (Steelhead) Trout: http://seafood.edf.org/trout
• Environmental Defense Fund: What You Need to Know about Buying Seafood. http://seafood.edf.org/buying-fish-what-you-need-know Accessed 4 Nov 2016.
• MayoClinic.com. "Which Fish to Pick: Farmed or Wild?" Accessed 17 Nov 2016: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-blog/farmed-vs-wild-fish/bgp-20146479
• Ways to Cook Trout: http://www.wideopenspaces.com/10-ways-cook-trout-better-last-pics/
• Grant, R. & Guest, J. "Role of Omega-3 PUFAs in Neurobiological Health." Adv Neurobiol. (2016) 12:247-74. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-28383-8_13. Accessed via Pubmed on 4 Nov 2016
• Knoechel, C. et. al., "Omega-3 fatty acids: repurposing opportunities for cognition and biobehavioral disturbances in MCI and Dementia." Curr Alzheimer Res. (2016) Jun 2 (epub ahead of print. Accessed via Pubmed on 4 Nov 2016).
• "Dietary fatty acids in dementia and predementia syndromes: epidemiological evidence and possible underlying mechanisms." Ageing Res Rev. 2010 Apr;9(2):184-99. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2009.07.005. Epub 2009 Jul 28. Accessed via PubMed 4 Nov 2016.

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) – Essential to Brain Health

• University of Maryland CAM Database Online. "Omega-3 Fatty Acids" Accessed 7 Nov 2016: http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/omega3-fatty-acids
• Assisi A., Banzi R., Buonocore C., et al. "Fish oil and mental health: the role of n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in cognitive development and neurological disorders." Int Clin Psychopharmacol. 2006 Nov;21(6):319-36. Accessed 7 Nov 2016: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17012979
• Ricardo U., Dangour, A.D. "Nutrition in Brain Development and Aging: Role of Essential Fatty Acids" Nutrition Reviews (May 2006)64 (suppl 2) S24-S33; DOI: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2006.tb00242.x http://nutritionreviews.oxfordjournals.org/content/64/suppl_2/S24
• Bourre, J.M. "Effects of nutrients (in food) on the structure and function of the nervous system: update on dietary requirements for brain. Part 2: macronutrients". J Nutr Health Aging. 2006 Sep;10(5):386-99. Accessed 7 Nov 2016: http://www.bourre.fr/pdf/publications_scientifiques/260.pdf
• NutritionData.com. Foods Highest in Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Accessed 7 Nov 2016. http://nutritiondata.self.com/foods-012140000000000000000.html?maxCount=20
• Freund-Levi Y, Eriksdotter-Jonhagen M, Cederholm T, et al. "Omega-3 fatty acid treatment in 174 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer disease: OmegAD study: a randomized double-blind trial." Arch Neurol. 2006 Oct;63(10):1402-8. Accessed 7 Nov 2016: http://www.utdallas.edu/~tres/papers/freund-levi.2006.pdf

Ginkgo Gets Your Mind In Gear (Ginkgo Biloba)

• Braun, L., & Cohen, M. Herbs and Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Guide (4th Ed., Vol 2). "Ginkgo Biloba" (2015). Elsevier Health Sciences. (pages referenced 415-424). Accessed 7 Nov 2016 via Google Books.
• Amieva H., Meillon C., Helmer C, et al., "Ginkgo biloba extract and long-term cognitive decline: a 20-year follow-up population-based study." PLoS One. (2013) 8:1, 527-555. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0052755. http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0052755
• American Botanical Council Online. "Meta-analysis shows Ginkgo to be Effective for Mild Dementia." Accessed 7 Nov 2016: http://cms.herbalgram.org/herbclip/430/041153-430.html?ts=1478527989&signature=6221f74265ae09375aaa227ab00cd1bf
• University of Maryland Complementary and Alternative Medicine Database Online. "Ginkgo biloba." Accessed 7 Nov 2016: http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/ginkgo-biloba
• Johnson, R.L., S. Foster, Low Dog, T. and Kiefer, D. National Geographic Guide to Medicinal Herbs: The World's Most Effective Healing Plants. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic, 2012. pp 114-117.
• Birks J. & Grimley, Evans J. "Ginkgo biloba for cognitive impairment and dementia." Cochrane Database Syst Rev. (2009) Jan 21;(1):CD003120. Review. Accessed 7 Nov 2016: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD003120.pub2/abstract;jsessionid=4FE40C66E59F3A034709AD3B90735DCF.f02t04
• Cieza, A., Maier, P. & Poppel, E. "Effects of Ginkgo biloba on mental functioning in healthy volunteers." Arch Med Res. (2003) 34:5, 373-381.
• DeKosky S.T., Williamson J.D., et al., "Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory (GEM) Study Investigators. Ginkgo biloba for prevention of dementia: a randomized controlled trial." JAMA. (2008 Nov 19) 300:19, 2253-62. Accessed 7Nov 2016: http://www.infekt.ch/content/uploads/2013/11/jc_jan09_buehler.pdf (there are various comments linked to this research)
• May B.H., Yang A.W., Zhang A.L., et al. "Chinese herbal medicine for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Age Associated Memory Impairment: a review of randomized controlled trials." Biogerontology. 2009 Apr;10(2):109-23. Accessed 7 Nov 2016: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0028877/
• Wang BS, Wang H, Song YY, Qi H, et al., "Effectiveness of standardized ginkgo biloba extract on cognitive symptoms of dementia with a six-month treatment: a bivariate random effect meta-analysis." Pharmacopsychiatry. (2010 May) 43:3, 86-91. Accessed 7Nov 2016: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20104449
• ScienceDaily.com Summary of Study Results on Ginkgo biloba and memory in healthy adults. Accessed 7 Nov 2016: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120924080513.htm

Neurofeedback

• Hosseini, S.M., Pritchard-Berman, M. et al., "Task-based neurofeedback training: A novel approach toward training executive functions." Neuroimage. (2016 Jul) 1:134, 153-9. doi: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2016.03.035. Accessed 9 Nov 2016: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27015711
• Luimes, R.E., et al., "The effectiveness of neurofeedback on cognitive functioning in patients with Alzheimer's disease: Preliminary results." Neurophysiol Clin. (2016 Jun) 46(3):179-87. doi: 10.1016/j.neucli.2016.05.069. Accessed 9 Nov 2016: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/27374996/?i=10&from=neurofeedback%20and%20cognitive%20function
• Yucha, C. & Gilbert, C., "Evidenced-Based Practice in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback." Monograph for the Association of Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback: An International Society for mind-body research, health care, and education. (2004) Accessed 9 Nov 2016: https://www.aapb.org/files/public/Yucha-Gilbert_EvidenceBased2004.pdf *2016 textbook edition available: http://www.resourcenter.net/Scripts/4Disapi9.dll/store/evidence-based-practice-in-biofeedback-and-neurofeedback/23296/
• Albert, A. O., Andrasik, F., Moore, J. L., & Dunn, B. R. "Theta/beta training for attention, concentration and memory improvement in the geriatric population." Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback, (1998) 23(2), 109. Annotated Bibliography via: http://www.sebernfisher.com/select-abstracts-neurofeedback-and-peak-performance/
• Reis, Joana et al. "An Alpha and Theta Intensive and Short Neurofeedback Protocol for Healthy Aging Working-Memory Training." Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience 8 (2016): 157. PMC. Web: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4936375/
• *Additional Working Memory Research Articles: https://www.wellnessip.com/research/working_memory.html
• Angelakis, E., Stathopoulou, S., Frymiare, et al,. "EEG neurofeedback: A brief overview and an example of peak alpha frequency training for cognitive enhancement in the elderly." Clinical Neuropsych. (2007) 21(1), 110-129. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17366280
• Budzynski, T., Budzynski, H. K., &l Tang, H-Y. "Brain brightening: restoring the aging mind." Chapter in J. R. Evans (Ed.), Handbook of Neurofeedback. (2007) Binghampton, NY: Haworth Medical Press, 231–265. http://psycnet.apa.org/index.cfm?fa=search.displayRecord&uid=2007-13399-010
• TheWashingtonPost.com. "Therapists are using neurofeedback to treat ADHD, PTSD and other conditions" (post by Karidis, A., January 19, 2015). Accessed 9 Nov 2016: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/therapists-are-using-neurofeedback-to-treat-adhd-ptsd-and-other-conditions/2015/01/16/b38e6cee-5ec3-11e4-91f7-5d89b5e8c251_story.html
• International Society for Neurofeedback and Research. http://www.isnr.org
• PsychCentral.com "Neurofeedback Training for your Brain" (post by Groyhol, J.). Accessed 9 Nov 2016: http://psychcentral.com/lib/neurofeedback-training-for-your-brain/
• Information about Biofeedback Practitioners: Association of Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback http://www.aapb.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3281