Brain Fitness: The Emerging Science Behind It

“Memory decline begins in most people by the age of 45. While the majority of memory loss can be attributed to simple aging, an emerging body of evidence is supporting a theory called “use it or lose it”. In other words, the more we engage our brains with optimized, stimulating activities, the more likely we are to build a “cognitive reserve” that could effectively mask deficits in other brain functions later in life. Some of the earliest “Brain Fitness” research began in 2007 in collaboration with long-term care insurance companies. Faced with lengthy, intensive Alzheimer’s claims, carriers were eager to pilot programs for their policyholders that would delay or mitigate cognitive loss. Today, as academic studies have rigorously measured the effectiveness of these tools, we are finding that such apps can prove beneficial—with limitations. It’s also worth noting that lifestyle choices such as exercise, diet and stress reduction all play important roles in memory training.”

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