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About Pam Zhang

Pam Zhang studied Creative Nonfiction Writing and Cognitive Science at Brown University (and a smattering of Egyptology too). All this has left her with an itch for unearthing all the weird and wonderful connections between our brains, our bodies, and our ideas of self. Now writing for Lumos Labs, she'd like to know what facets of neuroscience you want to read about!
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Brains Thrive On Challenge

Many people use games like crosswords and Sudoku to sharpen their minds. Evidence suggests, though, that these are a poor substitute for cognitive training programs. Lumosity's games are more than Read More...

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Better Willpower Today. Life Goals Tomorrow.

Lumosity training is not done for the training itself—it's done for better memory, speed, and problem solving. It's about the benefits. Those immediate benefits are, in turn, done to achieve larger Read More...

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In 2012, Discover What Your Brain Can Do

No matter what your age or station, an ever-growing body of research shows that you always have a second chance to shine. This past year has been one of many successes for Lumosity and Read More...

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Strength In Numbers: Our Research Collaborators

Two brains are better than one. And at Lumosity, when it comes to creating the best cognitive training program possible, our 190+ collaborators' brains are even better. Hours of research and Read More...

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“Why I Play”: Inspiration From Members Like You

A new year is coming up, and with it, new resolutions. This year, we at Lumosity have resolved to take better care of our brains: for better attention, more flexible problem solving, quicker memory, Read More...

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The Misnomer of Multitasking

Multitasking, so often considered a mark of mastery in the modern age, is not quite what we think it is. When people attempt to attend to several different tasks, they're not actually working on Read More...

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Are Winter Babies Smarter Than Summer Babies? Studies on birthdate and later life.

Could your birthdate affect the rest of your life? Several studies suggest key neural differences between babies born in the summer and winter seasons. A 2006 study published in Schizophrenia Read More...

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Top Chimp: Can You Do Better Than These Chimp Champs?

In 2008, a bright 7-year-old made headlines when he and 5 of his compatriots bested adult college students at a test of working memory. Sound impressive? Consider one additional fact: the 7-year-old Read More...

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