Researchers have developed a new strategy to help older people recall the names of people they have met. Read More
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
Emotion-sensing computer software that models and responds to students’ cognitive and emotional states – including frustration and boredom – has... Read More
Two weeks of visuospatial training reduced motion sickness by 51% in a driving simulator and by 58% during on-road journeys. Read More
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
A brain training audiogame makes it possible to hear speech in noisy backgrounds with greater ease, a new study reports. Read More
A sleep researcher shares the secrets for training your brain to experience lucid dreams. Read More
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
A new virtual brain game appears to strengthen memory and could help older people to retain their independence for longer. Read More
Researchers report altruistic motivations and behaviors can be changed with the help of mental training. Read More
For healthy adults over 55, cognitive training can improve innovative thinking, researchers report. Read More
Combining brain training programs with transcranial direct current simulation can lead to cognitive improvements and better working memory, a new study reports. Read More
