Science


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. Read more...


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Peer Reviewed

The reliability and validity of the CogniFit Personal Coach / Mindfit test for cognitive-function assessment was recently tested in a peer-reviewed study comprising 89 participants, aged 50 and over.

The results indicated significant and strong relationships between the CogniFit assessment and both the full Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) and other traditional neurocognitive tests.

The Article: Haimov, Iris, Hanuka, Einat and Horowitz, Yael (2008) 'Chronic
Insomnia and Cognitive Functioning Among Older Adults', Behavioral Sleep
Medicine, 6:1, 32 - 54

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