http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/ Brain Fitness and Cognitive Health news Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:09:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-120692 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:33:47 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-120692 [...] - Brain Training Games and "Games": a 10-Question Checklist on how to evaluate programs that make brain-related claims. [...] [...] - Brain Training Games and "Games": a 10-Question Checklist on how to evaluate programs that make brain-related claims. [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-111842 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:58:24 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-111842 [...] - Brain Training Games and "Games": a 10-Question Checklist on how to evaluate programs that make brain-related claims. [...] [...] - Brain Training Games and "Games": a 10-Question Checklist on how to evaluate programs that make brain-related claims. [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-80552 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:06:26 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-80552 [...] Note: by clicking here you will visit a different website, unafiliated with us.  Please remember that we have not developed MindFit, but consider it one of the programs with good grades in our 10-Question Evaluation Checklist, so we are glad to have secured this discount. Below you have some demos, so you get a sense of the types of exercises we are talking about. Have fun! [...] [...] Note: by clicking here you will visit a different website, unafiliated with us.  Please remember that we have not developed MindFit, but consider it one of the programs with good grades in our 10-Question Evaluation Checklist, so we are glad to have secured this discount. Below you have some demos, so you get a sense of the types of exercises we are talking about. Have fun! [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-73369 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 06:16:47 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-73369 [...] Comments: the article touches many key points. I especially enjoy the quote "To be effective, scientists say mental activity must become progressively more challenging. Otherwise, the brain adjusts and learns to perform repetitive tasks with less effort", which explains why well-designed programs can be more effective than doing crossword puzzle number 512,789. The article also relates how many retirement communities and senior centers and individuals are trying out the new brain fitness programs coming to market, and shows some healthy skepticism on the state of the research. Now, this is an invitation to the reporter to interview neuropsychologist Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg to get the full picture of the science behind the field, since these programs haven't appeared in a vacuum. Our 10-Question Evaluation Checklist can provide useful guidance to anyone considering a program. [...] [...] Comments: the article touches many key points. I especially enjoy the quote "To be effective, scientists say mental activity must become progressively more challenging. Otherwise, the brain adjusts and learns to perform repetitive tasks with less effort", which explains why well-designed programs can be more effective than doing crossword puzzle number 512,789. The article also relates how many retirement communities and senior centers and individuals are trying out the new brain fitness programs coming to market, and shows some healthy skepticism on the state of the research. Now, this is an invitation to the reporter to interview neuropsychologist Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg to get the full picture of the science behind the field, since these programs haven't appeared in a vacuum. Our 10-Question Evaluation Checklist can provide useful guidance to anyone considering a program. [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-72334 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 03:55:53 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-72334 [...] We are glad to see that MindFit is finally making it into the popular press, at least in the UK. The program is making big news in the UK (BBC, Times, Daily Telegragh, Guardian...) because Baroness Susan Greenfield, director of the Royal Institution and a well-respected neuroscientist, is endorsing it. We evaluated it last year and liked what we saw, based on our 10-Question Checklist. Now, remember that no program is "best", but that different programs can be more appropriate for specific people and specific goals, so read the checklist first and take a lot at other programs too if you are in the market for "brain training". [...] [...] We are glad to see that MindFit is finally making it into the popular press, at least in the UK. The program is making big news in the UK (BBC, Times, Daily Telegragh, Guardian...) because Baroness Susan Greenfield, director of the Royal Institution and a well-respected neuroscientist, is endorsing it. We evaluated it last year and liked what we saw, based on our 10-Question Checklist. Now, remember that no program is "best", but that different programs can be more appropriate for specific people and specific goals, so read the checklist first and take a lot at other programs too if you are in the market for "brain training". [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-70752 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:59:31 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-70752 [...] Brain Training Games and "Games": 10-questions to help evaluate programs making brain training claims. [...] [...] Brain Training Games and "Games": 10-questions to help evaluate programs making brain training claims. [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-68783 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:16:07 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-68783 [...] If you want to learn more: Evaluation Checklist and review of our own skepticism regarding some claims. Interview notes with neuroscientists behind military and basketball training applications and working memory training for kids with ADD/ ADHD. [...] [...] If you want to learn more: Evaluation Checklist and review of our own skepticism regarding some claims. Interview notes with neuroscientists behind military and basketball training applications and working memory training for kids with ADD/ ADHD. [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-67593 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:46:59 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-67593 [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Brain Training Games and “Games” posted at SharpBrains, saying, “Explaining how to navigate through the growing number of “brain training” claims.” [...] [...] Alvaro Fernandez presents Brain Training Games and "Games" posted at SharpBrains, saying, "Explaining how to navigate through the growing number of "brain training" claims." [...]

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-66682 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:49:55 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-66682 Carl: glad to hear that the checklist is helpful! Carl: glad to hear that the checklist is helpful!

]]> http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-66517 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:00:59 +0000 http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2007/08/16/brain-training-games-and-games/#comment-66517 [...] And we provide some guidance on evaluating the claims of Brain Training Games. [...] [...] And we provide some guidance on evaluating the claims of Brain Training Games. [...]

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