Posts Tagged ‘Memory-Training’
UC study finds near-transfer of cognitive training to be necessary (yet not sufficient) for far-transfer, broader benefits
Who benefits from brain training, and why? (UCI release): If you are skilled at playing puzzles on your smartphone or tablet, what does it say about how fast you learn new puzzles, or more broadly, how well can you focus in school or at work? In the language of psychologists, does “near transfer” predict “far…
Read MoreOn neurons, lifelong learning, meditation, humility, “empty brain calories” and more
Welcome to a new edition of SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter, featuring 12 fascinating neuroscience findings and open questions–and the beautiful image above. #1. “With this image I want to illustrate the large advances made in imaging methods over the past century, allowing modern neuroscientists to look at neurons in ways that Cajal could have only dreamed of.” –…
Read MoreGiven cognitive strengths and needs are diverse, what brain training may work best for each person and under which conditions?
Does ‘Brain Training’ Actually Work? (Scientific American): If there were an app on your phone that could improve your memory, would you try it? Who wouldn’t want a better memory? After all, our recollections are fragile and can be impaired by diseases, injuries, mental health conditions and, most acutely for all of us, aging.
Read MoreLarge UC study to investigate when and how brain training transfers (or does not) to broader cognitive and health benefits
Nationwide project seeks to understand how brain exercises produce cognitive benefits (UC press release): How does memory training lead to cognitive benefits? Aaron Seitz, director of the Brain Game Center for mental fitness and well-being at the University of California, Riverside, has wrestled with this question for several years. Now he and Susanne Jaeggi, an associate professor…
Read MoreTo maximize cognitive benefits, study suggests you exercise brain and body at the same time
___ Physical and mental multitasking may boost memory, study suggests (UCLA research alert): “Performing memory training exercises at the same time as pedaling a stationary bike led to better gains in memory than doing the training exercises after working up a sweat, according to a 55-person study led by UCLA researchers. The findings suggest that…
Read MoreThe future (of Brain Health & Enhancement) is already here — it’s just not very evenly distributed
_____ “The future is already here — it’s just not very evenly distributed” — William Gibson Last week we asked the question, Have you ever used–for yourself or for others–technologies or products that you think would fall into the category of brain enhancement? a) If Yes, what did you use and what lessons learned can you…
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