Mayo Clinic researchers found that healthy, older adults who participated in a computer-based training program to improve the speed and accuracy of brain processing showed twice the improvement in certain aspects of memory, compared to a control group.I've seen the studies of the impact of mental activities like crossword puzzles and Sudoku to keep brains healthy. But it is good to see it translate to computer-based solutions. In this case it was by Posit Science.
For an hour a day, five days a week for eight weeks, study participants worked on computer-based activities in their homes.
six auditory exercises designed to help the brain improve the speed and accuracy of processing. For example, participants were asked to distinguish between high- and low-pitched sounds. To start, the sounds were slow and distinct. Gradually, the speed increased and separation disappeared.
experimental group's memory function increased about 4 percent over the baseline measured at the study's onset.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Computer-Based Training Improves Neuropsychological Status Scores
Hat tip to Donald Clark for pointer to a Science Daily article - Improving Brain Processing Speed Helps Memory: