Comments on: Brain Training and “Brain-ism” in Japan http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/ Brain Fitness and Cognitive Health news Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:58:08 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Alvaro http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-147921 Alvaro Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:30:05 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/#comment-147921 Hello Terral, There is no "remedy for Alzheimer's", so Dr. Kawashima's programs aren't one, certainly. At least in the US, Nintendo is not making any specific health claims: Nintendo Brain Age should be seen as a fun and stimulating game, nothing more nothing less. Now, there is research that suggests leading a mentally stimulating life can reduce the probability of developing Alzheimer's symptoms, so why not play Nintendo, or take on gardening, or travel to new countries... Please take into account that this is different from the programs that have peer-reviewed research showing they can train and improve specific cognitive skills. Hello Terral,

There is no “remedy for Alzheimer’s”, so Dr. Kawashima’s programs aren’t one, certainly. At least in the US, Nintendo is not making any specific health claims: Nintendo Brain Age should be seen as a fun and stimulating game, nothing more nothing less.

Now, there is research that suggests leading a mentally stimulating life can reduce the probability of developing Alzheimer’s symptoms, so why not play Nintendo, or take on gardening, or travel to new countries…

Please take into account that this is different from the programs that have peer-reviewed research showing they can train and improve specific cognitive skills.

]]> By: Terral Lawrence http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-147666 Terral Lawrence Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:00:40 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/#comment-147666 Dr. Kawashima's book 'Train Your Brain' positions his brain training approach as a remedy for Alzheimers. That claim seems suspect, and doubtless were his claims realistic, there would be a sweeping noise made over it, and certainly he'd be highly praised in the Scientific Community for such a breakthrough. Is there any peer-reviewed data available to substantiate the claims, and have they been supported by credible researchers? Dr. Kawashima’s book ‘Train Your Brain’ positions his brain training approach as a remedy for Alzheimers. That claim seems suspect, and doubtless were his claims realistic, there would be a sweeping noise made over it, and certainly he’d be highly praised in the Scientific Community for such a breakthrough.

Is there any peer-reviewed data available to substantiate the claims, and have they been supported by credible researchers?

]]> By: » Cognitive Fitness @ Harvard Business Review   « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains      http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-85019 » Cognitive Fitness @ Harvard Business Review   « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains      Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:12:46 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/#comment-85019 [...] - "It is hardly deniable that brains enchant Japanese people. We love brain training. Dentsu, the biggest advertising agency, announced the No.1 Consumer-chosen 2006 Product was game software and books for brain training."- Go Hirano, Japanese executive, founder of NeuWell. Full Interview Notes. [...] [...] – "It is hardly deniable that brains enchant Japanese people. We love brain training. Dentsu, the biggest advertising agency, announced the No.1 Consumer-chosen 2006 Product was game software and books for brain training."- Go Hirano, Japanese executive, founder of NeuWell. Full Interview Notes. [...]

]]> By: links for 2007-09-09 at The New Reader http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-72326 links for 2007-09-09 at The New Reader Sun, 09 Sep 2007 02:20:58 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/#comment-72326 [...] » Brain Training and “Brain-ism” in Japan « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains cooking became good for brain since cooking demands planning and multiple tasks. They demand prefrontal cortex activation, and he showed image of a brain when cooking. (tags: neuroscience brain training) [...] [...] » Brain Training and “Brain-ism” in Japan « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains cooking became good for brain since cooking demands planning and multiple tasks. They demand prefrontal cortex activation, and he showed image of a brain when cooking. (tags: neuroscience brain training) [...]

]]> By: » 11 Neuroscience Quotes that Will Change Your Views on "Brain Training"   « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains      http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-71757 » 11 Neuroscience Quotes that Will Change Your Views on "Brain Training"   « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains      Fri, 07 Sep 2007 02:11:06 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/#comment-71757 [...] "It is hardly deniable that brains enchant Japanese people. We love brain training. Dentsu, the biggest advertising agency, announced the No.1 Consumer-chosen 2006 Product was game software and books for brain training."- Go Hirano, Japanese executive, founder of NeuWell. Full Interview Notes. [...] [...] "It is hardly deniable that brains enchant Japanese people. We love brain training. Dentsu, the biggest advertising agency, announced the No.1 Consumer-chosen 2006 Product was game software and books for brain training."- Go Hirano, Japanese executive, founder of NeuWell. Full Interview Notes. [...]

]]> By: » Brain Fitness and Exercise in Japan   « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains      http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-24729 » Brain Fitness and Exercise in Japan   « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains      Wed, 21 Mar 2007 18:49:40 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/#comment-24729 [...] We had the fortune to interview a Japanese expert about this trend a few months ago-check the article Brain Training and "Brain-ism" in Japan. A quote: [...] [...] We had the fortune to interview a Japanese expert about this trend a few months ago-check the article Brain Training and "Brain-ism" in Japan. A quote: [...]

]]> By: Alvaro http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-5325 Alvaro Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:48:13 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/#comment-5325 Hi Alexandra, Mostly agreed. We have mentioned many times that physical exercise is important. Now, what many people don't know is that the brain also needs exercise-and as of today the best research-based brain training programs happen to be computer-based and need full attention, so they need to be done on their own. In the future, we will be able to combine mental exercise with physical one. Feel free to share more information on how specifically that program includes the "teasing" element. Thanks Hi Alexandra,

Mostly agreed. We have mentioned many times that physical exercise is important. Now, what many people don’t know is that the brain also needs exercise-and as of today the best research-based brain training programs happen to be computer-based and need full attention, so they need to be done on their own.

In the future, we will be able to combine mental exercise with physical one. Feel free to share more information on how specifically that program includes the “teasing” element. Thanks

]]> By: alexandra http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-5323 alexandra Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:29:38 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/#comment-5323 I'd like to add a new twist to the brain game conversation. How about brain teasers that include sweating! What good is training one's brain if it doesn't include getting the body to move. I think the reason so many people are couch potatoes is because they haven't engaged their brains first in activities that make their bodies want to follow. I have been involved in a fitness activity for the past 15 years that "teases" my mind first and I become so engaged with learning that the next thing I know I am sweating and have just gotten a healthy, anti-aging (check out my photos on the website and guess how old I am)fun workout. Get off the couch and start moving your brain. I’d like to add a new twist to the brain game conversation. How about brain teasers that include sweating! What good is training one’s brain if it doesn’t include getting the body to move. I think the reason so many people are couch potatoes is because they haven’t engaged their brains first in activities that make their bodies want to follow. I have been involved in a fitness activity for the past 15 years that “teases” my mind first and I become so engaged with learning that the next thing I know I am sweating and have just gotten a healthy, anti-aging (check out my photos on the website and guess how old I am)fun workout. Get off the couch and start moving your brain.

]]> By: » Neuroscience Interview Series: on learning and "brain gyms"   « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains      http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-3438 » Neuroscience Interview Series: on learning and "brain gyms"   « Brain Fitness Revolution at SharpBrains      Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:43:57 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/#comment-3438 [...] Go Hirano on Brain Training and "Brain-ism" in Japan. Go is a serial Japanese entrepreneur who has launched NeuWell (Neuroscience for Wellness) there. [...] [...] Go Hirano on Brain Training and "Brain-ism" in Japan. Go is a serial Japanese entrepreneur who has launched NeuWell (Neuroscience for Wellness) there. [...]

]]> By: A December Carnival of Gamers Feast! at MMOG Nation http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-640 A December Carnival of Gamers Feast! at MMOG Nation Fri, 08 Dec 2006 02:02:36 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/12/04/brain-training-and-brain-ism-in-japan/#comment-640 [...] Alright, next we have the dishes that the next-gen folks brought. I know next-gen console chatter was in season this year, so these are sure to be some fresh stuff. Pocket Change has a quick run-down on the pros and cons of all three systems. When we dish things up, I’m going to make sure I get some of that right next to SharpBrains’ lecture on the Brain Training series. Somehow, I think those would probably taste good together. [...] [...] Alright, next we have the dishes that the next-gen folks brought. I know next-gen console chatter was in season this year, so these are sure to be some fresh stuff. Pocket Change has a quick run-down on the pros and cons of all three systems. When we dish things up, I’m going to make sure I get some of that right next to SharpBrains’ lecture on the Brain Training series. Somehow, I think those would probably taste good together. [...]

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