About Ben Katz

You spend one third of your life doing it. And when you don't get enough of it, you can't remember as well, learn as readily, or think as sharply. This refers, of course, to sleep. While sleep’s Read More...

How flexible is your brain? Give it a 5 second test: quickly identify the color of each of the above words (don’t read them). Say the colors out loud. How accurate were you? How long did it take? Read More...

"The question is not what you look at, but what you see." Henry David Thoreau may have been waxing philosophic when he wrote about seeing, but his journal quote holds true for our visual Read More...

It's no surprise that many Lumosity members tell us that Lost in Migration is one of their favorite exercises: it's easy to learn, exciting to play, and can improve your concentration skills. But like Read More...

As Valentine's Day approaches in the Americas, Europe, Australia and much of Asia, people take time to cherish loved ones or seek new connections. And if you're also pondering the mysteries of Read More...

The New Year marks changes in many areas of our lives, and work is no exception. We may resolve to get a more exciting job, finally earn that big promotion, or win a major deal. There are several ways Read More...

The following story is probably familiar to you: it could take place in a business meeting, at a cocktail party, or on the first day of class. You're introduced to someone new. The two of you shake Read More...

If you're a Lumosity member, you're probably familiar with our popular Word Bubbles exercise. Word Bubbles and its sequel, Word Bubbles Rising, have been played millions of times by Lumosity users Read More...