Games for Life: Paving the Way for Brain Training

The subject of brain training is undoubtedly one of the hottest topics in modern science. The idea that the brain can be trained like a muscle in our body is a fascinating one and it is an idea that could potentially revolutionize the future of brain science and health care. Since the first studies on […]

Measuring Intelligence – What is in an IQ Test?

Most people have already sat through an intelligence quotient test, or IQ test as it is more commonly known, for fun, for school, as part of a job interview or a military examination. After solving half an hour’s worth of brain-twisting puzzles and mind-bending challenges, a number is presented to us on the screen – […]

Motivation for the Brain: Why Brain Training Has To Be Fun

Keeping our body in shape is not all fun and games. It requires discipline and continuous, regular training in order to be truly effective. To have such discipline requires motivation, which is why we often choose to bring a friend to the gym or listen to music while we run or sign up for fitness […]

Parlez-vous Francais?: The Wonders and Benefits of the Bilingual Brain

  Today more than ever, scientists devote their time and resources to researching the benefits and effects of bilingualism. Most of us speak two or more languages but do not realise how this affects our daily life. Recently, however, scientists have made some groundbreaking discoveries with regards to how the brain manages bilingualism and how […]

Can you accurately predict the outcome of your plans?

We can probably all agree that plans are important. Being able to plan something ahead of time – and predict the outcome – requires an ability to look past “the now” and foresee complex situations and outcomes. It requires a vivid, but realistic imagination and the ability to define the most likely outcome – accurately. […]

Working memory makes your memory work

Memory, what is it really? The human brain consists of millions and billions of brain cells, or neurons, communicating via electrochemical signals in networks with a complexity that would render a L.A. cap driver speechless. In ways that are not fully understood yet, some of these neuronal networks facilitate the remarkable abilities of memory, such […]

Can you focus your attention on what is important?

If you have been following our Facebook or LinkedIn pages you will know that we have had quite a few posts about attention in the last month. In this blog post you will be able to read about the basic functionality of attention and some interesting studies that sheds new light on the importance of […]