Category Archives: Brain games

Another Study confirms the Importance of Brain Training

August 3, 2007 – 11:22 am

Brain Activity Reduces risk of Developing Neurodegenerative Diseases A new study now confirms our beliefs: Train your brain on a regular basis and you should be able to considerably reduce risks to develop Alzheimer’s disease. In Chicago, a major 5 year project that studied over 700 patients aged 80 and over has just come to [...]

By Dr. Michel Noir | Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain anatomy and imaging, Brain exercises, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain Training, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Training, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Mind Fitness, Neurons, Neuropsychology, Seniors, Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Learning Slows Physical Progression Of Alzheimer’s Disease

January 25, 2007 – 12:17 pm

Another study showing the impact of learning on our brains. “These remarkable findings suggest stimulating the mind with activities such as reading books or completing crossword puzzles may help delay and/or prevent Alzheimer’s disease in senior citizens.” The full piece can be read here

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain exercises, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Lifelong learning, Neurons, Seniors | Comments (0)

Mental Exercise Helps Maintain Thinking Skills

December 21, 2006 – 1:45 pm

Here is a great new study that supports what we are doing at Happy Neuron. Certain mental exercises can offset some of the expected decline in older adults’ thinking skills and show promise for maintaining cognitive abilities needed to do everyday tasks such as shopping, making meals and handling finances, according to a new study. [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain exercises, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Brain Training, Cognitive Training, Mind Fitness, Seniors | Comments (0)

Brain Games go Mobile

November 8, 2006 – 11:01 am

Following the success of Nintendo’s Brain Age, mobile publisher Digital Chocolate is releasing Brain Juice–a series of ‘casual games’ for your brain. Juice your brain with three fun, brain-stimulating modes! Boost your brain with mind blowing Mini Games that give your brain a well-deserved workout! Timed Mini Games include Quick Math, Path Memorization, Color Counting [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Brain businesses, Brain exercises, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain on Mobile, Casual Games, Mind Games, Uncategorized | Comments (0)