- Do brain-training games really work?
- Which games improve brain function?
- Which games can increase IQ?
- Can brain games improve memory?
Do brain-training games really work?
"At present there is little strong evidence that brain-training apps are effective. While some studies have reported improvements in the skill being used in the app, what are often small and fleeting advances end up being promoted commercially as lasting improvements," adds Brennan.
Which games improve brain function?
Let's take a look at 8 brain-training games that have earned positive reviews:
- Lumosity. ...
- Dakim. ...
- Clevermind. ...
- Fit Brains Trainer. ...
- Brain Fitness. ...
- Brain Trainer. ...
- Brain Metrix. ...
- Eidetic.
Which games can increase IQ?
Below are 15 games that rely on your strategic, critical-thinking, and imaginative abilities.
- Lumosity Brain-Training App, free to download. ...
- Chinese Mahjong set with compact wooden case, $72.99. ...
- Hasbro Scrabble Crossword Game, $16.99. ...
- Sudoku: 400+ Sudoku Puzzles (Easy, Medium, Hard, Very Hard), $6.29.
Can brain games improve memory?
While some brain games claim to enhance memory, science has yet to offer definitive proof that they actually work. Despite the lack of scientific evidence, a survey conducted by AARP found that nearly two out of three people 50 and older believe that playing online brain games can help maintain or improve brain health.