Many of these will no doubt improve memory and there is now speed in solving puzzles like the Sudoku. There are some, like the good old crosswords, that expand vocabulary. The elderly have been known to benefit from some software exercises also that improve memory. Brain training is now getting closer and closer to finally make giant strides in helping fight some old brain nemesis as Alzheimer s and dementia.

According to new studies, participating in interactive games help maintain cognitive functions. Mental activities like reading may delay or prevent memory loss. Even after five years, older adults who had about 10 sessions of supervised brain training had shown long-lasting improvements in memory, reasoning and speed of processing.

Say you re a lefty; utilize the right hand in brushing your teeth, controlling the mouse, or even switching channels with the remote. Do not be alarmed by the awkward feeling. Your brain is adapting to a new skill and the more you expose it to such activities the more chances you create in strengthening neural connections.

World Health Organization (WHO) identifies stress as the leading health problem among Americans. Physical health is not the only thing affected by stress. Stress lead do depression or anxiety attacks, which translates to trips to the doctor to get prescription. There are studies showing that brain training could actually help people who are suffering from depression and anxiety.

Parents who have chosen brain training to complement their children s education and develop their skills are getting positive feedback. Children experienced: Greater concentration Better skills in analyzing and solving problems Getting better grades Quicker response to different situations Improved self confidence and self-esteem An improved confidence and self-esteem could actually help children interact with their peers better.

Fluid intelligence refers to how people manage to deal with different situations and problems which are new to them. Fluid intelligence is different from knowledge and skills that have been acquired like vocabulary and math. The head of the research, Martin Buschkuehl, mentioned that it is possible to improve IQ test results if we would take IQ tests frequently.