10 steps that started brain training
June 20th 2008 21:49
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In 2007, these 10 important events took place.
1. In January, media starts publishing stories on neuroplasticity and “brain exercise”, showing how brain exercise can have immediate and long lasting benefits, also that physical activity can do the same.
2. January: two popular science books, Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain (Ballantine Books) by science journalist Sharon Begley, and The Brain That Changes Itself (Viking) by psychiatrist Norman Doidge, make neuroplasticity achieved by “mental exercise” programs, both computer-based and not (like meditation) known by all.
3. May: A 10-question Checklist is released to evaluate the growing number of programs.
4. June: The Journal of Gerontology publishes a special Summer Issue fully devoted to Cognitive Training research studies.
5. June: Nicole Kidman becomes the face of “Brain Training”, highlighting the commercial success of Nintendo Brain Age. Brain Training becomes a household expression.
6. June: The Center for Disease Control and the Alzheimer’s Association release a guide “To maintain or improve the cognitive performance of all adults.”
7. September: Susan Greenfield, neuroscientist and Director of the Royal Institution in the UK, endorses MindFit program, which trains 14 different cognitive skills.
8. November: Dr. Elizabeth Zelinski of the University of Southern California led the IMPACT study based on Posit Science’s program that trains auditory processing, reports very positive initial (not yet published) results.
9. November: The Brain Resource Company signs a multi-million dollar contract with an insurance company to develop more sensitive diagnostic brain “markers” and assessments.
10. December: PBS releases an special program on neuroplasticity, featuring Michael Merzenich’s research and Posit Science Brain Fitness 2.0 program.
These have been extracted from Your Health Source - link above.
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