Dr Janine Cooper: Cognitive Psychologist, Neuroscientist, Neuropsychology researcher.

Everyday Neuro: Psychology and Neuroscience Podcast

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The Everyday Neuro podcast series with Dr Janine Cooper provides knowledge and inspiration to everyone and anyone interested in the fascinating fields of neuroscience, neuropsychology and the human brain. Developed to incorporate information and interviews with experts in the field, the episodes cover a diverse range of topics from memory and cognition to mental health, wellbeing, trauma, and brain injury. Janine will guide you through the current research and help you to develop greater understanding of the human brain and its functions. Whether you already have experience, or want to start o...

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Dr Janine Cooper: Cognitive Psychologist, Neuroscientist, Neuropsychology researcher.

Episodes

Everyday Neuro 004: Brain Injury, Cognitive Functioning and Concussion in Sport 28.04.2018 20:33

In this episode, I discuss brain injury and how it affects the brain, physical abilities, cognition and behaviour. There is a particular focus on traumatic brain injury and how concussion in sport is an area receiving interest from researchers. I interview Brodie Ingham who has investigated concussion in Australian gridiron, and she reveals that the results show the need for greater reporting with...

Everyday Neuro 003: How Staying Active and Sociable Supports Memory and Reduces Anxiety in Older Age 11.04.2018 15:19

In this episode, I talk with Dr Hannah Miller, a clinical neuropsychologist who has found that sociability and having hobbies is an important factor in the relationship between perceived memory issues and anxiety in older adults. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyday Neuro 002: The Benefits of Exercise on Cognition in the Older Adult Brain 20.03.2018 19:22

In this episode, I discuss the current psychology/neuroscience research that suggests that lifestyle factors such as physical exercise, are helping to enhance aspects of cognition, brain functioning and wellbeing in older adults. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyday Neuro 001: An Introduction to the Human Brain 19.03.2018 17:17

In this episode, I introduce you to the human brain and discuss the global structure of the central nervous system, cognitive functions such as memory and attention, and the neuron at the microscopic level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.