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brain fitness 101

Good news: Research shows you can outsmart your aging brain by playing games!

Historically, there has been a perception that people have a fixed number of brain cells that decline over time. Research now shows that the brain has the ability to generate cells throughout life and that participating in new and challenging activities can help people maintain and improve cognitive function as they age. Research suggests that such cognitive stimulation is one element in helping to delay or prevent debilitating diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer's. There are even studies that show the impact of brain training on multi-tasking, attention, and mood for people of all ages. (See our research section to learn more)

Along with physical activity and diet, staying mentally active helps fight the natural effects of aging by strengthening the connections between existing brain cells and stimulating the growth of new ones.

Making small changes in your everyday routine, learning new skills, solving puzzles or playing a board game are all great ways to get your neurons active. And, as long as you continue to challenge yourself with more difficult games over time, your brain will continue to benefit and grow.

Whether you are a student, a working professional, a retired grandparent, or someone who is simply looking for more challenge in your life your brain will thank you for treating it like the most important muscle in your body, because it is! Check out our collection of brain-boosting products, from the latest scientifically-acclaimed comprehensive brain fitness software programs to products that can help you work on specific areas like memory, critical thinking, word skills, visual perception, and coordination. We also have compiled a section on brain education that can help you understand in more about how the brain works and introduce you to topics in brain health.

Here is a simple guide to help you navigate our product assortment. Read through the common concerns and see which types of products might be helpful. Please let us know if you have any questions by contacting us either by phone or email.

Product Guide: Sound familiar?

"I keep losing my keys!"
"I can't remember something that happened just a minute ago!"

Try games that challenge your recall skills (Memory products). With trivia games, you'll re-establish old connections between brain cells. With games that ask you to remember random sequences, you'll forge new connections.

"I am having difficulty following the plot line of a TV show!"
"I can't seem to complete taxes as easily as I used to!"

Challenge yourself to learn a new game that involves sequencing and planning (Critical Thinking products). Learn the rules, play for fun, teach someone else and then move on to the next one.

"The word is on the tip of my tongue!"
"My vocabulary skills are diminishing!"

Play games that provide practice working with words, recognizing letter patterns, and creating new combinations (Word Skills products). Read more, learn new words or try to learn a whole new language.

"There are more blind spots while I am driving!"
"I don't feel as comfortable navigating my way around the city anymore!"

Choose games that require quick recognition of shapes and colors (Visual Perception products). Creativity exercises help you feel more comfortable with ambiguity.

"I am dropping things more often!"
"My body isn't reacting as fast to my thoughts!"

Choose games and puzzles that help develop hand-eye coordination (Coordination products). The more you play the more you will strengthen your brain-body connection and accelerate your overall coordination.

So browse a bit, check out the latest Brain Fitness research and news, challenge yourself with our Word List Recall, and other memory challenges and read through our brain-boosting brain tips.


Specific Product Guides

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