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Working Memory Training. Does It Work?

What is working memory?     Working memory is a short-term memory and attention focus system –  your ‘mental workspace’.  It can be defined as a brain system that keeps information in mind temporarily while using it to think something through, make a decision, pursue a goal or comprehend something. It involves a pre-frontal – parietal brain circuit called the cognitive control network. Working memory is necessary for staying focused on a task, blocking out distractions,  keeping you updated and aware of what is going on

Does Lumosity Brain Training Work?

Lumosity is popular, but its benefits are very limited. This article explains why. In recent years, brain training has become a multimillion-pound business with companies such as Lumosity and Nintendo developing a wide range of user-friendly ‘brain games’ for the average punter. Lumosity, co-founded by Michael Scanlon after he abandoned his neuroscience PhD at Stanford University, California,  has grown by 150% year-on-year since its launch in 2005 and now reaches millions of people worldwide. It is a major player

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