Lumosity is uncovering the secrets of brain performance — with a little help from our friends. The Human Cognition Project is a groundbreaking research effort to bring together a network of Read More...
Topic: Research on Lumosity
Why Is Lumosity So Effective?
Posted June 24, 2011
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Cognitive training can make you smarter, but only if you train. That's the latest research finding from Dr. Susanne Jaeggi at the University of Michigan. Dr. Jaeggi found that people who engage in as Read More...
14 Million Bright Stars
Posted June 16, 2011
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Those of you who enjoy data visualization may remember the image that circulated about ten years ago representing the view of bright lights on the earth at night. The popular NASA images showed the Read More...
These Simple Tasks Can Make Your Brain More Complex
Posted June 14, 2011
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Nothing's set in stone -- and that includes our fluid intelligence. At the Association for Psychological Science in Washington, D.C. on May 28th, 2011, University of Michigan psychologist Dr. John Read More...
Chalkboard Challenge: Asia vs. North America
Posted June 7, 2011
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“Math class is tough.” The Teen Talk Barbie, which hit shelves in 1992, had 270 phrases for its computer chip to choose from, but none of them ignited more controversy than the little quip Read More...
Women or Men, Who’s Smarter?
Posted June 4, 2011
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"Who's smarter, men or women?" It's an age-old question, and after examining our database, we realized that Lumosity can shed a little light on this contentious topic -- though the answers may Read More...
How To Boost Your Bandwidth — Your Brain’s Bandwidth!
Posted May 23, 2011
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By Joe Hardy, PhD A recent study from Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan, shows that working memory exercises not only enhance cognitive performance, but also strengthen connections in regions of Read More...
BPI in a Nutshell
Posted May 17, 2011
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Like physical fitness, mental fitness is a long-term -- even life-long -- endeavor. And just like running or lifting weights, it's important to track your progress over time to ensure you're Read More...
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