Brain training research examined the Lumosity app
Brain training research examined the Lumosity app
- August 22, 2019
- Mark Steyvers, cog sci, Newcastle Herald, Aug. 22, 2019
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A large-scale study has shown that brain training can help some older people keep up with those in their 20s. This research has potential for the ageing population because it shows it's possible to improve mental performance through training. Researchers in Newcastle and [University of California, Irvine] used the brain-training app Lumosity to examine people's ability to switch between two tasks.
For the full story, please visit https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/6341207/brain-training-apps-can-help-university-of-newcastle-research-shows/?cs=12.
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