A six week online study of 11,430 healthy participants. All participants were viewers of a BBC television science program. The group was first tested to establish their baseline ability and then placed in one of three different groups. They only showed improvements at the tests they practiced, and the more they practiced, the better they got. No one in any of the group showed evidence of improvement of cognitive skills.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703763904575196400381395576.html?mod=wsj_share_linkedin
What do you think? As the article quoted there has not been sufficient studies in the area of braining training and fitness but it is a growing industry. According to SharpBrains in San Francisco they forecast the industry to grow to at least $1 billion in five years. The market in North American has already in from $225 million to $265 million in a year.
Consumers account for $95 million with the remeainder from companies and professionals. It is us, darn boomers, who help to drive this industry. As other studies in brain training support the concept that adult brains are like a muscle and can be improved with use. The hope of many is that brain training/cognitive exercises could help to delay dementia.
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- People in our society are limited only by our failure to design. My passion became to incorporate the concept of universal design to accomodate the variations in human ability which is ordinary for all people. Design can be a powerful influence if done well to enhance the self worth and comfort of mankind. Simple changes can be made to improve the life of someone with dementia or other cognitive challoenges. With a degrees in Interior Design and Gerontology, I established my own design firm where we specialize in universal design. Other services my firm offers are consulting, training, and presentation speaking. As the owner of Ageless Designs, I hold the designation of a Certified Interior Designer with the State of California; Certified Aging in Place Specialist; Kitchen and Bath Design member of NKBA; Gerontologist and hold membership with the Universal Design Alliance, several Senior Associations and Gerontology Associations. In addition, I volunteer my time to serve as a Commission member on the Placer County Older Adult Advisory Committee
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