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Does 'Brain Training' Really Improve Cognition?
Some companies claimed that engaging in "brain games" can improve cognition or stave off cognitive decline. What's the evidence and do crosswords and Sudoku count?
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Does 'Brain Training' Really Improve Cognition?
Some companies claimed that engaging in "brain games" can improve cognition or stave off cognitive decline. What's the evidence and do crosswords and Sudoku count?www.medscape.com
What would be needed to show if there is any benefit in “brain training”, such as in delaying the onset of dementia, would be a large scale prospective study over the long term, maybe 10 years,
The article contains a link toAs David says the kind of trial required to answer the question is probably unfeasible.