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A Workout for Your Brain, on Your Smartphone
I often say I have a bad memory. In fact, it is perfectly possible for me to lose track of what I’m writing in the middle of a ... um ... never mind. To improve my memory and enhance my other brain skills, I love doing mental math, logic and word puzzles. Nowadays, my smartphone hosts a whole range of tools to help with this.
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But with all the buzz about brain games — such as crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and even brain training websites — it begs the question: Can brain games be beneficial to brain health? As a cognitive neuroscientist, this is a question I get asked a lot. And the answer is yes and no.
Playing on a Tablet as Therapy
Multitouch technology, like that used in iPhones and iPads, is gaining ground with researchers for its therapeutic powers. Games and software played on multitouch screens has been found to help children with autism and other disorders develop social skills.
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The 10 Best Apps To Train Your Brain
These days, hundreds of brain-training apps claim to put the “smart” in smartphone and guarantee cognitive improvement with minimal daily use. Don’t think your flaky memory or scatterbrain can be restored? Studies are mixed, since this technology is in the early stages of development.
The best brain training apps and games
We've rounded up some of the very best available so that if you're looking for a way to tune up your brain, check these out.
CogniFit
Millions of users are already using CogniFit to identify possible cognitive alterations and cognitive deficiencies, and to create a personalized brain training regimen for their particular needs.
Elevate
Elevate is a new type of cognitive training tool designed to build communication and analytical skills. Members are provided with a personalized game-based training program that adjusts over time based on performance. Elevate has been selected by Apple as the App of the Year for 2014.
Happify
Happify is the single destination for effective, evidence-based solutions for better mental health.
Lumosity
Enjoy brain training created by scientists and game designers.
Peak
Peak is brain training redesigned for the mobile you. Challenge your cognitive skills and build healthy training habits with fun but stimulating games, goals and workouts.
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