Altruism Can Be Trained
Researchers report altruistic motivations and behaviors can be changed with the help of mental training. ... Read More...
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Brain Game Doesn’t Offer Brain Gain
Researchers debunk claims that regularly using brain training games can give you an advantage in performance with untrained cognitive tasks.... Read More...
Creativity is a State of Mind and Can be Trained
Trained pianists have higher levels of brain wave synchronization when improvising pieces of music, a new study reveals.... Read More...
Putting a Name to a Face
Researchers have developed a new strategy to help older people recall the names of people they have met. ... Read More...
Intervention Becomes First to Successfully Reduce Dementia Risk
Researchers report a computerized brain training intervention may reduce dementia risks in the elderly.... Read More...
Cognitive Training Enhances Innovative Thinking and Brain Networks in Older Adults
For healthy adults over 55, cognitive training can improve innovative thinking, researchers report.... Read More...
Brain Training Can Improve Understanding of Speech in Noisy Places
A brain training audiogame makes it possible to hear speech in noisy backgrounds with greater ease, a new study reports. ... Read More...
Negativity Be Gone: New Online Tool Can Retrain Brain
Researchers have developed a new online brain training program that can help reduce anxiety and depression. ... Read More...
Brain Training Has No Effect on Cognitive Function or Decision Making
Over the past few years, brain training programs have grown in popularity with claims of helping to improve memory and cognitive function. However, a new study in the Journal of Neuroscience reports a popular commercial brain training system had no effect on cognitive function beyond practice effects on the training tasks. They system also had no effect on decision making.... Read More...
Brain Stimulation During Training Boosts Performance
Combining brain training programs with transcranial direct current simulation can lead to cognitive improvements and better working memory, a new study reports.... Read More...
Think Brain Games Make You Smarter? Think Again
A new study finds little evidence that brain training games can improve your memory in any meaningful way.... Read More...
Brain Training Can Help in Fight Against Dementia: Meta Analysis
According to researchers, brain training apps can help improve mood and memory in people with mild cognitive impairment, but the training loses its effectiveness once dementia has been diagnosed.... Read More...