December 15th, 2009 by admin
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So it was interesting research done by Arthur Kramer of the University of Illinois, which already continuous stream of information about how our brain can be improved foothills.
This study shows that 60 to 70 people may have cognitive brain or improving a strategic game.
From Science Digest article about the study,
“The desire for world domination, might be a good thing if you’re over 60 and afraid of losing your mental faculties. A new study has found that adults in May, in their 60s and 70s a number of cognitive functions, improve strategic video games nation-building and territorial expansion rewarded.
According to the article, “this study is the first of its kind for seniors, and is the first to find not so great influence on cognitive abilities directly with the skills learned in the video game,” said University of Illinois psychology professor Arthur Kramer, author of the study. “
“Decades of conducting laboratory studies to improve specific cognitive abilities such as short-term memory have been found repeatedly that the students said, almost exclusively to improve their work in the laboratory – and only in laboratory conditions, Kramer . » Read more: Computer Games for Brain Fitness
December 13th, 2009 by admin
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The Brain Fitness Program “is the title of a PBS program aired in December 2007. There are a variety of programs for fitness of the brain on the market today at prices ranging from $ 19.99 for “Nintendo’s Brain Age 2″ to $ 395 for training Posit Science program.
With so many different titles to choose from, as you can see the brain-fitness-know program that is right for you? You may want to start with “bonuses” to. There are many sites online that are puzzles. If you like, then you want “Step Up” for the Nintendo game, if you run your own player.
But above all, you want a comprehensive plan. Think of it as a health plan of your brain.
As you exercise your body, you also need to exercise your “gray matter”. Regular physical activity is important, including regular aerobic activity 3-5 times per week. Regular physical activity keeps the blood flowing, improves the circulation of brain cells. If you lead a completely sedentary, you are also “sad and dull.” » Read more: A Brain Fitness Program Fo Greater Mental Clarity
December 10th, 2009 by admin
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It appears that the brain exercises fitness in at least three ways, depending on the type of exercise, we are an exercise of thought or physical training or computer training.
Make use could mean running or lifting weights or practicing is one of the brains of new training programs and monitoring and changing knowledge, which has been shown, Dr. Judith Beck, in their plan of solution of power to be effective.
The physical exertion of running or lifting weights promotes neurogenesis, or growth of new brain cells.
Cognitive-behavioral exerises that Mr. Beck has been shown to reduce activation in the fear center of the brain called amygdala. » Read more: Discover How Brain Fitness Exercizes Work
