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Over the past couple of days, I’ve been reviewing Lumosity, the “scientifically designed brain training program.” You’re probably somewhat familiar with it, given that it’s been featured in media sources and magazines like The New York Times and Women’s Health, as well as all over the Internet.
There’s been some controversy surrounding programs like Lumosity, and the source of much of the controversy gathers around one question:
Do these brain games really work, or are they just rip offs?
Unfortunately, I can’t tell you whether or not they work. I’m not a scientist, or a doctor, or Derek Shepherd. …read more

I’ve been working on a review of Google’s top five results for “brain games,” and as promised I’m ready to present them to you.

Games for the Brain – This clean, well-organized Web site offers quizzes, memory games, and trivia games in 17 different languages. Games for the Brain also includes a variety of traditional games, such as checkers and chess. My favorite thus far? TriviaNut.
Neuroscience for Kids – Brain Games – This Web page, which is part of the Neuroscience for Kids Web site, is geared toward K-12 students. It isn’t as “clean” as Games for the Brain, but it …read more

Has the ol’ brain been feeling rather weak, lately? You may want to read up on how researchers now think we can improve our fluid intelligence.
Researchers conducted a study to determine whether or not increasing working memory would help increase fluid intelligence, because the two are so closely related.
The results?
Yes.
According to Susanne M. Jaeggi, a University of Michigan postdoctoral fellow in psychology and one of the paper’s co-authors, the “results show you can increase your intelligence with appropriate training” (Memory Training Shown to Turn Up Brainpower).
However, no one knows yet how long your intelligence will remain “increased” after you stop …read more