A study published Jan. 11 in the online journal PLoS ONE says that the brain training computer game "Brain Age" can improve executive functions and processing speed, even with a relatively short training period. However the game does not affect global cognitive status or attention. The study compared the cognitive functions for 32 elderly participants before and after four weeks of playing a computer game, either Brain Age or Tetris, for 15 minutes per day, at least five days a week. At the end of the four weeks, the researchers found that the Brain Age players showed small improvement in their executive functions and processing speeds, but other cognitive functions were unchanged. According to the researchers, led by Rui Nouchi of Tohoku University in Japan, where the Brain Age game was created, the relatively short training time used in the study suggests that it may be possible to improve some cognitive functions quite rapidly. Source: Eurekalert << Scientists Find Clue to GI Problems That Affect Many Kids W... 'Fat Tax' Rejected by Australian Airlines >> Recommended Reading Brain Exercises to Improve Memory An active brain can certainly help in improving memory by strengthening the connections between neural impulses in brain. READ MORE Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by symptoms of thought, behavior and social problems. READ MORE Alzheimers Disease Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others. READ MORE Ataxia Ataxia affects coordination. Gait becomes unstable and the patient loses balance. The cerebellum or its inputs and/or outputs are affected. READ MORE Language Areas in The Brain The mechanism of how human brain processes the language to express and comprehend the verbal, written, gestures and symbols is still a mystery. READ MORE Parkinsons Disease Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease caused by progressive dopamine brain cells loss. Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are correctable to an extent. READ MORE Ways to Improve your Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Intelligence quotient (IQ) is a psychological measure of human intelligence. Regular physical and mental exercise, social networking are ways to increase IQ. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Blood Donation - Recipients Diaphragmatic Hernia Iron Intake Calculator More News on: Parkinsons DiseaseParkinsons Disease Surgical TreatmentBrainBrain FactsAtaxiaLanguage Areas in The BrainWays to Improve your Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
A study published Jan. 11 in the online journal PLoS ONE says that the brain training computer game "Brain Age" can improve executive functions and processing speed, even with a relatively short training period. However the game does not affect global cognitive status or attention. The study compared the cognitive functions for 32 elderly participants before and after four weeks of playing a computer game, either Brain Age or Tetris, for 15 minutes per day, at least five days a week. At the end of the four weeks, the researchers found that the Brain Age players showed small improvement in their executive functions and processing speeds, but other cognitive functions were unchanged. According to the researchers, led by Rui Nouchi of Tohoku University in Japan, where the Brain Age game was created, the relatively short training time used in the study suggests that it may be possible to improve some cognitive functions quite rapidly. Source: Eurekalert << Scientists Find Clue to GI Problems That Affect Many Kids W... 'Fat Tax' Rejected by Australian Airlines >> Recommended Reading Brain Exercises to Improve Memory An active brain can certainly help in improving memory by strengthening the connections between neural impulses in brain. READ MORE Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by symptoms of thought, behavior and social problems. READ MORE Alzheimers Disease Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others. READ MORE Ataxia Ataxia affects coordination. Gait becomes unstable and the patient loses balance. The cerebellum or its inputs and/or outputs are affected. READ MORE Language Areas in The Brain The mechanism of how human brain processes the language to express and comprehend the verbal, written, gestures and symbols is still a mystery. READ MORE Parkinsons Disease Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease caused by progressive dopamine brain cells loss. Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are correctable to an extent. READ MORE Ways to Improve your Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Intelligence quotient (IQ) is a psychological measure of human intelligence. Regular physical and mental exercise, social networking are ways to increase IQ. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Blood Donation - Recipients Diaphragmatic Hernia Iron Intake Calculator More News on: Parkinsons DiseaseParkinsons Disease Surgical TreatmentBrainBrain FactsAtaxiaLanguage Areas in The BrainWays to Improve your Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
