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Smart and sharp with brain games

By Vince Thompson | Jun 8, 2009 |

Smart and sharp seem to go hand in hand and today more smart people are seeming to realize that staying sharp is not guaranteed.

Thus…a rise in brain games and some fun ways to keep us at our best.

Check out the Brain Gym Video from CBS and if you’d like to try your hand at some Brain Games visit the leading edge companies with links below.


Watch CBS Videos Online

Vibrant Brains – The brain gym featured in the video

Lumosity – Exceptional Games you can play online. Some seen in the CBS video.

Posit Science – Creator and seller of brain game Software with a great newsletter if you are interested in learning more about your brain.

Shufflebrain – A cool company with a deep history in games. Check out Photograb, their Facebook application, that combines brain games and photosharing. Very Fun.

 
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    fitbrains

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    RE: Smart and Sharp with Brain Games

    I have been working in the brain fitness space since 2001 and we have come along way. There has been significant scientific studies over the last 5 years that illustrate how we can maintain and develop our cognitive skills through our lifespan. Our company has started to launch pilots that provide more efficacy to our software. I truly believe the next 5 years will see a lot of positive developments in this area.

    Michael
    www.fitbrains.com

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    vincethompson

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    RE: Smart and Sharp with Brain Games

    Thanks for sharing Michael. I agree...many fascinating days ahead. Stay in Touch.

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