http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Sat, 24 Mar 2007 20:37:13 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/03/24/093629.php#comment-565281 Very interesting. We did an interview with a neuroscientist that explains this trend very well, with quotes such as "Rigorous and targeted cognitive training has been used in clinical practice for many years. It can help improve memory, attention, confidence and competence, reasoning skills, even how to reduce anxiety and deal with uncomfortable situations." and "The brain evolves as we age. Some areas, such as pattern recognition, get better with age. Some require extra-workouts in order to reduce "chinks in the armor" and increase neuroprotection through the Cognitive (or Brain) Reserve). Hence, the need for targeted cognitive training." Check the full interview in SharpBrains 565281@blogcritics.org Sat, 24 Mar 2007 20:37:13 EDT