The field of brain training is evolving rapidly.
As we age, we all experience some degree of cognitive decline.
Unfortunately, it’s a normal part of the aging process. Some areas of
the brain are affected earlier than other, and the good new is that
some don’t decline at all. And the best news of all is that a program
of regular brain training can prevent and even reverse most types of
age-related cognitive decline.
There are many new entrants in this market, many provide little more
than games, whereas we supply personalised brain training programs that
have been scientifically proven to significantly improve cognition. Many myths and half-truths abound as this industry evolves. In order to
help you avoid any confusion we have complied a selection of articles
to help set the record straight. We hope you enjoy them.
Four reasons why active brain cells are better brain cells
Most people are aware of the phrase 'use it or lose it' as it is applied to physical fitness, but how does it apply to brain fitness?
Read more... Why sleep is vital to brain fitness
As
recently as 50 years ago, sleeping was considered a passive part of our
daily lives. Thanks to extensive research, we now know that your brain
remains active while you’re sleeping, and that getting enough sleep is
extremely beneficial to your physical and mental health.
Read more... Maintain your brain
Brain
fitness is a term that’s becoming familiar to more and more people.
That’s because the more that scientists learn about the brain, the more
we realize how important it is to keep our brains, as well as our
bodies, in good shape. And when it comes to how your brain is affected
by aging, there is good news and bad news.
Read more....
Brain games or brain training – which is better?
The
brain fitness industry is a fast growing business. New brain teasers
appear each day, on the web and on mobile phones. They offer to improve
your memory, attention, or other cognitive skills, all for free. They
may be fun to do, but how many of them really work? This article outlines the important differences between serious brain training programs and
the brain games and teasers you find everywhere these days.
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