Tag Archives: Brain games

Challenging the Nature & BBC Brain Games Study

April 21, 2010 – 1:32 pm

As you may have read, the BBC  just published the results of a ‘brain training’ study in Nature magazine. The show “Bang goes the Theory” funded and conducted a study with 8,600 subjects using a simple set of light-weight computer games, played them for a minimal time and declared to the world that “brain games [...]

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Posted in Brain games, Brain Research, Cognitive Training | Also tagged , , , | Comments (5)

Does Your Brain Need to Go Back to School?

January 7, 2010 – 8:15 pm

For most adolescents, teenagers, and young adults, January marks the end of winter break and a return to school. But what about those of us who are far removed from formal educational experiences? Could our brains benefit from schooling? Recently there was an article in the New York Times entitled How to Train the Aging Brain by Barbara Strauch. In the article, Barbara asks whether the aging brain is, “…a brain that should be in school?” In other words, are there activities that we can participate in that will help us improve our brain function as we age?

By Michael Rucker | Posted in Brain exercises, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Brain Training, Cognitive Training, Health & Wellness, Seniors | Also tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Splitwords for Your iPhone and iPod Touch!

November 20, 2009 – 2:19 pm

Now you can play the all time favorite HAPPYneuron game on your iPhone! Splitwords is designed to help you banish that ‘tip of the tongue’ syndrome forever. You can: * Publish your high scores to compare yourself to the world’s best players! * Challenge yourself in English * Play also in Spanish, French, German or Dutch. Two game [...]

By Laura Fay | Posted in Brain games, Brain on Mobile, Language | Also tagged Brain on Mobile, | Comments (0)

Writing in the Stars – Answer

July 19, 2009 – 12:03 am

How did you do on the  previously posted (Friday July 17th) logical reasoning challenge called  Writing in the Stars? Here’s the answer: 1. recluse 2. amateur 3. attache 4. steeple 5. starter 6. rupture Cheers!

By Laura Fay | Posted in Books, Brain exercises, Brain games, Executive Functions | Also tagged , brain books, , , | Comments (0)

Protein Shakes for the Brain – Content Preview

July 17, 2009 – 11:54 pm

We have launched the latest brain training exercise book, Protein Shakes for the Brain, developed by founders Michel  Noir, Ph.D and Bernard Croisile,  MD Neurology, Ph.D. & HAPPYneruron’s Chief Scientist. Discover 90 new games and exercises to train your brain over the summer months on the go. Protein Shakes for the Brain, is packed full [...]

By Laura Fay | Posted in Alzheimers, Brain games, Executive Functions, Mind Games | Also tagged , | Comments (0)

Never forget your brain workout again

June 25, 2009 – 4:01 pm

Now, with the new “Workout Reminders” feature, you can tell the HAPPYneuron Coach to email your personalized workout on a schedule that suits you. You may never forget your brain workout again!

By Laura Fay | Posted in Baby Boomers, Brain exercises, Brain health, Brain Training, Cognitive Training, Health & Wellness, Mind Games | Also tagged , | Comments (0)