05/18/2009 - 10:13am

Computer games affect your brain

The fact that computer-based interaction can do wonders for your brain has been discussed in previous postings of this blog. But recent evidence shows that it might be good for your eyes as well. Researchers at the University of Rochester in New York discovered that people who used a video-game training program saw significant improvements in their ability to notice subtle differences in shades of gray, a finding that may help people who have trouble with night driving.

05/07/2009 - 10:21am

Cognitive reserve and how it can help us age well

Does aging always have to be accompanied by declining physical and mental abilities? Not necessarily. In recent years, circumstantial evidence has been building about how training your brain with stimulating activities can help compensate for the changes that occur with age. Brain training may also allow people to avoid mild cognitive impairment or symptoms of Alzheimer's for far longer than others who haven’t taken the opportunity to make their brains more adaptable and agile through regular mental exercise.

12/10/2008 - 2:52am

The Best Time to Start Brain Training

Many people wonder if there is an optimal age to begin brain fitness training.

I think that it’s never too early to start a brain fitness program. It is better to be proactive than reactive, and you don't have to wait for the first signs of age-related cognitive decline in order to start your mental workouts.