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04/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Yes, you can exercise your brain to dramatically improve cognitive performance

According to the results of a study, if a group of participants is instructed to perform “an effective strategy for a working memory training task,” they are able to immediately improve their performance similarly to individuals who have taken part in a typical working memory training without strategy instructions for a month or longer. Based on the study, […]

12/27/2017 / By David Williams

Exercise for the brain: 3D video games are a good mental workout for older adults wanting to stay cognitively limber

Playing video games might be considered by some as merely a fun, time-wasting activity to be done at one’s leisure, but there is a growing body of evidence that shows it can improve a person’s overall mental health and well-being. There have been numerous studies that looked into the effects of playing video games on […]

09/22/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Healthy lifestyle proven to help prevent dementia: Four tips that work best

A new study revealed that Alzheimer’s disease can be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle, as reported by the Daily Mail. Researchers performed neurological and neuropsychological tests and monitored the cognitive abilities of 1,700 participants every six months in the “90+ Study”, which started in 2003. Autopsies were conducted upon their death. It is one […]

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