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·February 7, 2020

Brain training does not improve early number skills

Brain training exercises do not help boost early math learning. However, core thinking skills, including memory and attention, are key skills that support early math learning. Read More

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·August 19, 2019

Online brain games can extend in-game ‘cognitive youth’ into old age

Playing online games which are mentally taxing can help older adults to reduce cognitive decline associated with aging. Older adults who played brain training games showed similar brain functionality as younger people who were less practiced at the games. Read More

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·June 20, 2019

How to train your brain to have lucid dreams

A sleep researcher shares the secrets for training your brain to experience lucid dreams. Read More

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·May 7, 2019

Train your brain to eat less sugar

A new brain training game in which players navigate a grocery store, earning rewards for selecting healthy food options, may help to reduce the desire to give into sugar cravings. Participants who had higher initial preferences for sugary foods lost as much as 3.1% body weight following daily gameplay. Read More

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·April 14, 2019

Train your brain, change your brain

Neurofeedback training helps reinforce brain patterns associated with motor function while participants complete imaginary motor tasks. The findings may help in the rehabilitation for stroke and other disorders that compromise motor function. Read More

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·January 28, 2019

Train the Brain to Form Good Habits Through Repetition

According to researchers, forming both good and bad habits depends more on how often you perform an action than the satisfaction you get from the action. Read More

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·October 10, 2018

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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·July 30, 2018

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