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December 19th 2007 23:23

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You might have noticed commercials touting Brain Age 2 as a way to improve your memory. It’s a game for Nintendo DS that promises to keep your brain sharp.

Alluded to as tricky, these games are reputed to be a good test for your brain.

But do they really work?

As with anything which taxes the brain, there must be a positive result, whether the results actually do what they claim is a matter of debate.

But rest assured they are very popular and there has been a mass response to the advertising.

There's a theory that increasing your brain reserve will reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer's disease.

The way to increase your brain reserve is to do something which stimulates your brain cells by doing something different.

But the right areas of the brain need to be stimulated and that is where there is room for debate.

Medical experts think Alzheimer’s may start decades before it shows up.

Games like Brain Age would be good for people in their 30's and 40's to do, even without concrete evidence.

And my recommendation is a subscription to Lumosity, that way one avoids the cost of the DS.

Maybe both if you're really keen.

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Comment by Mr Nice Guy

December 20th 2007 01:19

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I'd heard the same with regards to Alzheimer’s - with some suggesting that simple, everyday chores - like driving home using a different route or using your mouse with the opposing hand helps stimulate your brain.

Yep - keep challenging yourself - cause you know what happens to things when they spend too long in the cupboard.

Cheers

MNG

Comment by tlcorbin

December 20th 2007 02:57

Never quit learning works for me katyzzz, what were we discussing??? Raven

Comment by Krystal

December 20th 2007 09:36

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I think they do work, but there is no perfect solution.

Comment by Holly Go Lightly

December 20th 2007 22:39

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I think my brain needs a bit of a workout and I'm only young.

Comment by Techno

December 21st 2007 00:59

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I had a go at Lumosity, I've got a top brain and I'm young, but boy, did I get a surprise.

Comment by katyzzz

December 21st 2007 08:17

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Mr. Nice Guy, you are a nice guy, I've discussed all of these things in other posts and I hate to tell you but it's YOUR brain, and others I'm worried about NOT mine. News to some, I know.

But you really are extremely nice.