?From the current issue of Nature: Putting brain training to the test
‘Brain training’, or the goal of improved cognitive function through the regular use of computerized tests, is a multimillionpound industry[1], yet in our view scientific evidence to support its efficacy is lacking. Modest effects have been reported in some studies of older individuals[2,3] and preschool children[4], and video-game players outperform non-players on some tests of visual attention[5]. However, the widely held belief that commercially available computerized brain-training programs improve general cognitive function in the wider population in our opinion lacks empirical support. http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/vnfv/ncurrent/pdf/nature09042.pdf Allen Esterson Former lecturer, Science Department Southwark College, London [email protected] http://www.esterson.org --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=2126 or send a blank email to leave-2126-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
