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Boom times for brain training games

Alex Doman — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:17:32 +0000

LONDON, England (CNN) — Use your brain or lose it

That’s the concern that’s fueling a worldwide boom in brain fitness that shows few signs of slowing.

This is a great article discussing the dizzying pace in the growth of brain training games with worldwide revenue at $850 million last year. Very happy to see that our site www.brainbuilder.com is mentioned!

Read the full article http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/12/11/brain.training/

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Teleseminar with Michael Logan

Alex Doman — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:07:56 +0000

Earlier today I was interviewed by Michael Logan, counselor, blogger and brain fitness advocate for a teleseminar. This interview was really enjoyable and has me thinking about brain fitness in a social context.

The concept of brain fitness has made its way into popular culture and one day will reach a tipping point. When this happens will the awareness be like our understanding of good diet and physical exercise? Meaning, we know we should exercise regularly and eat healthy foods, but we do not necessarily do what we know is good for us. Will diminshed memory, poor attention and worries about dementia motivate us more than a bulging waist line?

To listen to the replay of today’s teleseminar http://tinyurl.com/4amuad

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Humans Have Astonishing Memories, Study Finds

Alex Doman — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:29:28 +0000

The brain’s infinite potential has been demonstrated yet again according to a study detailed in the Sept. 8 issue of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

To read the full article visit http://www.livescience.com/health/080908-detailed-memory.html