Brain Health Knowledge Center
Explore our continually expanding collection of information delving into many aspects of brain research, biology and health, including a straightforward brain science glossary.
Your Brain and Lumosity »
In the past, the conventional wisdom among neuroscientists had been that our mental abilities were fixed at a very young age... Read more
Healthy Brain Tips »
Beyond the exercise that Lumosity provides the brain, wellness is supplemented by diet and other lifestyle factors... Read more
Views on Lumosity »
Users of our brain exercises are experiencing positive, often profound, results. Here is what they have to say.
Amy C., 36, Ontario, Canada
I was diagnosed with adult ADD last year and I can't believe how much of a difference the Lumosity program has made.
Margarida Coutinho, 51, North Miami Beach, FL
Lumosity has clearly improved my reasoning, speed, and accuracy. I am not only became a better driver, but am more aware of peripheral activity.
John Mazza, 28, Los Angeles
Thank you! It is amazing how quickly I have seen results using your games during the last week. My mood has improved, I am reading much faster and retaining what I'm reading through at a faster pace...
Brain Reference »
Lumosity's neuroscience glossary will clarify any terms or processes that may be pertinent but unfamiliar as you embark on a brain training regimen and begin to learn more about how the mind works... Read more
Acuity
Clarity of vision measured as the minimum distance between two distinguishable points at a standard distance.
Adaptation
A decline in response of a sensory receptor to a constant steady stimulus.
Alzheimer's disease
A degenerative brain disease characterized by memory loss and disorientation; associated with plaques and tangles in the brain.
Cognitive Research »
Research in the field of cognitive science is currently at an explosive stage where it will likely remain until the brain and all of its intricate workings are mapped and understood... Read more