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Tag Archives: Working Memory
Discover Some Brain Benefits of Reading
As the weather starts to get cooler, I feel the pull of my couch and the desire to curl up with a good book. In a previous blog I mentioned that reading literature on a regular basis engages the hippocampus, Read More
Posted in General
Tagged Brain Fitness, cognitive stimulation, focus and attention, reading, Word Skills, Working Memory
Meditation for Kids
Using meditation with children is not something that’s ever crossed my mind, but an article in the most recent issue of Scientific American Mind revealed that there are classrooms in Canada and the U.S. that have incorporated it into their Read More
Posted in General
Tagged children, executive control function, focus and attention, inhibition, learning, medation, self-regulation, stress relief, Working Memory
New Studies Confirm Benefits of Exercising the Brain
This is fantastic news and needs to be shared: “exercising your brain is good for you and it may keep you healthier in a cognitive way much longer, even if you have early diagnosis of dementia.” In the past month there have been even more studies showing the benefits of keeping yourself cognitively stimulated by doing simple things such as playing games and staying socially engaged. Read More
Play More Social Games!
Here at Marbles, not only do we sell games, but we love games too! With the New Year many of us resolved to “Play More.” We did a whole post on playing more and the benefits that come with that. If you missed it, you can click read it here. Today, we want to focus on how playing games in a social setting can be beneficial to your brain! Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Health, Research
Tagged cognitive reserve, cognitive stimulation, family games, Group Games, Social Interaction, Working Memory
One Year Older and Wiser Too!
We’re 3! A lot has happened in three years, read on to see how we’ve made it to where we are… Our President and CEO Lindsay Gaskins started Marbles: The Brain Store with the simple idea of finding the best Read More
Posted in Fun, video
Tagged ADHD, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association, baby boomers, Brain Fitness, Brain training, cognitive reserve, Creativity, focus and attention, Working Memory
How Marbles Can Make Your Mind Spring!
When you go to the gym, you don’t just work on your arms, you need to work on your whole body. It’s the same thing with your brain. Software programs offer a great comprehensive approach to brain fitness. Read More
BrainCoach Holiday Favorites – Joni
“What a delightfully challenging game. The box is deceiving. The Magic Labyrinth appears to be an exercise for the wee ones of the family, but do not let it fool you. This is all about memory and beating your opponents without having to go back to the start again and again. Read More
Posted in Fun, Products
Tagged Attention, family games, Group Games, magic labyrinth, Memory, short term memory, Working Memory
Wish List Winner!
Congratulations to Virginia Trapino, who just won $500 worth of product from her Marbles Wish List! We asked Virginia a few questions about Marbles, and what she plans to do with her new bunch of brain boosting items. Read More
Brain Myths: Debunked!
Brain Myth #1: The brain doesn’t make new brain cells. Fact: Wrong! You can create new neurons and synapses by exercising your brain. The 100 billion neuron cells in your brain process and transmit information, but with stimulation (i.e. brain Read More
Posted in General, Research, Trivia
Tagged aging, Brain, Brain exercise, Brain Fitness, cognitive stimulation, continual learning, Exercise, Research, Social Interaction, Stress, Working Memory