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·September 10, 2024·6 min read

Varied Cognitive Training Boosts Learning and Memory

New research shows that varied cognitive training, rather than repetitive tasks, helps older adults improve working memory. Participants who engaged in multiple types of memory exercises saw the greatest improvement compared to those who repeated the same task.

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·July 25, 2018·4 min read

Cognitive and Motor Training Combined May Slow or Reverse Dementia

A new study reports 30 minutes of cognitive and motor training once a week can slow the progression of, and possibly reverse, the symptoms of dementia.

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·January 23, 2018·4 min read

Cognitive Training Helps Regain a Younger-Working Brain

Researchers report specialized cognitive training can help make the brain more energy efficient as we age.

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·December 18, 2017·5 min read

Could Cognitive Interventions be Useful in Treating Depression?

Researchers report cognitive bias modification may be a useful method for treating depression.

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·November 16, 2017·4 min read

Intervention Becomes First to Successfully Reduce Dementia Risk

Researchers report a computerized brain training intervention may reduce dementia risks in the elderly.

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·July 25, 2017·4 min read

Cognitive Cross Training Enhances Learning

Using a combination of brain stimulation, physical exercise and computer based cognitive training, researchers report people were better at specific skill learning than when using cognitive training alone.

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·July 10, 2017·7 min read

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.

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·March 29, 2016·4 min read

Unpredictability Improves Memory Recall

Researchers believe their findings could help to develop better cognitive training for those at risk for Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 3, 2015·5 min read

Memory and Performance of Everyday Tasks Improved by Brain Training for Older People

According to a new study, brain training games that challenge reasoning and memory skills can have significant benefits for older people.

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·October 12, 2015·6 min read

Improving Attention and Memory in Childhood Cancer Survivors with Computerized Cognitive Training

A new study reports computerized cognitive training is beneficial in improving memory and other cognitive skills for children who have survived cancer.