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Posit Science Corporation
Computer-based brain training program improves cognitive function in seniors
December 17th, 2005
A global team of researchers has developed a program that dramatically improves auditory memory and other cognitive functions in older adults. Members of the team, organized by Posit Science Corporation, presented findings on a pilot study that evaluates the impact of the program at the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. The randomized controlled study showed that participants using a computer-based brain training program achieved significant improvement in neurocognitive function and memory. After 8 weeks of specialized training, the intervention group improved, on average, by more than 10 years in standard measures of auditory memory, attention...
Source: Mental Health Law Weekly (2005-12-17)
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