Do you have 19 days to dramatically improve your brain? Martin G. Walker, the creator of the brain training software called Mind Sparke Brain Fitness Pro, is asking just that. When you click over to the home page, you will notice a distinct lack of gloss and flash. The pared down design gets straight to the benefits of the program and is reflective of Walker’s philosophy – let the science... Read more
You may remember from my Drive Sharp review that I asked Posit Science CEO Steven Aldrich if the company had plans to release an iPhone app. He couldn’t give me a yes or no which led me to believe the company was at least seriously considering it if not already into development. For me it’s a no brainer. Brain fitness apps have become extremely popular, and any company serious about building... Read more
If you’ve noticed your driving skills slipping, have been in a recent car accident, or if you’re like me and have trouble seeing well at night, you may benefit from specialized brain training. Whether you’re a novice starting out or a senior at risk of losing the independence that comes with driving, there are certain programs designed to improve your focus, attention and reaction... Read more
Martin and his team have been hard at work revising Brain Fitness Proâ„¢ and getting Version 2.0 ready to go. While it won’t be out for a few months, those of you using the Windows version can now upgrade to Version 1.2 which has some newly added features. Full screen training mode so you can maximize the program to allow for larger, easy to see blocks. Practice mode where you can work on... Read more
For those of you Mind Sparke fans out there, you can now take your training on the go. The company has just released its own app for the iPhone. It retails for $3.99, and you can check it out at the iTunes Store. The app is compatible with the iPhone and iPod touch (2nd generation). Below you can see two of the program’s screenshots. Currently I am not an iPhone user, so I found a Brain Training... Read more
I have received a number of emails asking me to explain the difference between Mind Sparke and Lumosity – two popular brain training programs. They each base their training on scientifically designed systems. Both are featured at brain gyms throughout the country and they are two of the more affordable options on the market. So how do you choose which one is right for you? Mind Sparke focuses... Read more
Brain games are popping up everywhere these days, and the claims associated with them can seem a little too good to be true. Brain games won’t make you a genius, but certain ones have been shown to improve your working memory and increase your fluid intelligence. Lumosity is a brain training program with scientifically designed games that aim to improve brain function — which can begin... Read more
