For years we at Posit Science have stressed our brain training exercises and the best way to keep mentally fit. Yet, its not the only thing we have stressed. Physical Exercise and a good diet are also 2 key pieces in the overall brain health realm. An ideal day would contain both physical and mental…
Naps are a great source of comfort for some. The biggest question being how long should I nap and what benefits are derived from these naps. Here are some guidelines: 10 to 20 minutes This power nap is ideal for a boost in alertness and energy, experts say. This length usually limits you to the…
Its taken some time and effort, but we published a new version of the ever popular ABC Gulp. Take a look and enjoy. Play ABC Gulp ABC Gulp challenges your knowledge of letter names All children need to learn their ABCs. By learning to recognize and name each letter in the alphabet, children…
How many of us were told by our moms and dads when we were young that “good things come to those who wait?” But sometimes that wait can seem like forever… This week, that advice came true for a pioneering group of scientists—and it took more than twenty years. Time Magazine just announced its special…
Over the course of the next year we will be re-doing some of the games on this site. First up…Word List Recall. Word List Recall is one of our working memory exercises that tests for verbal span. This type of memory is what allows us to remember what we hear or read long enough to…
