Category Archives: Casual Games

Treating Depression and Anxiety with Video Games

March 10, 2011 – 6:02 am

A study from East Carolina University has recently shown the effectiveness of casual video games to treat depression and anxiety. The researchers worked with 60 subjects suffering from depression, half the group representing control subjects. The team recorded an average decrease of 57% of depression symptoms, found that the subjects had become less anxious, and [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Brain health, Brain Research, computers, Concentration | Comments (1)

More Clues to a Lucid Old Age

May 28, 2009 – 12:35 am

In recent years scientists have become intensely interested in what could be called a super memory club. At a retirement community in Southern California fewer than one in 200 persons out of 20,000 are living past 90 without a trace of dementia. It is a group that, for the first time, is large enough to [...]

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain exercises, Brain health, Brain Research, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Mind Games, Seniors | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

Did Someone Say Widget?

March 5, 2009 – 3:46 pm

When  I asked our developers to create a Cognitive Exercise Widget that can be shared from person to person over the web, that very afternoon it was done. When I expressed surprise, “It’s only software !”  they told me. So, click to play and forward to your friends for the joy of sharing. And, as [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Brain exercises, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain games, Language, Serious Games | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

You are only as old as you think you are

January 31, 2007 – 3:48 pm

We found this post that mentions Dr. Paul Nussbaum’s approach to brain health. Dr. Nussbaum does a great job of communicating the importance of a fit brain to the public Dr. Nussbaum says that a healthy lifestyle characterized by socialization, physical activity, mental activity, spirituality, and nutrition leads to improved brain health. Individuals should reduce their [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain exercises, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Memory, Mind/Body, Seniors | Comments (0)

Brain Games go Mobile

November 8, 2006 – 11:01 am

Following the success of Nintendo’s Brain Age, mobile publisher Digital Chocolate is releasing Brain Juice–a series of ‘casual games’ for your brain. Juice your brain with three fun, brain-stimulating modes! Boost your brain with mind blowing Mini Games that give your brain a well-deserved workout! Timed Mini Games include Quick Math, Path Memorization, Color Counting [...]

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