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Can brain training really shave ten years off brain ageing, as a recent study suggests?

Can brain training really shave ten years off brain ageing, as a recent study suggests?

A ten-week online brain training programme helped older adults’ brains act as though they were a decade younger, a recent study has found. Much like exercise for the body, regular mental workouts can help keep the brain in shape. As we age, brain processes that support memory, attention and decision-making can become less efficient. Keeping the mind […] … learn more→

Is it possible to boost your intelligence by training? We reviewed three decades of research

Is it possible to boost your intelligence by training? We reviewed three decades of research

Scientists achieved astonishing results when training a student with a memory training programme in a landmark experiment in 1982. After 44 weeks of practice, the student, dubbed SF, expanded his ability to remember digits from seven numbers to 82. However, this remarkable ability did not extend beyond digits – they also tried with consonants. The study can […] … learn more→