Now, a new San Francisco Web-based company has taken it a step further and developed the first “brain training program” to help people regain their mental sharpness. Called Lumosity, it was designed by some of the leading experts in neuroscience and cognitive psychology from Stanford University.

　　Lumosity, is not only an online place to exercise your mental skills. That’s because they have integrated(整合)these exercises into a Web-based program allowing you to systematically improve your memory and attention. The program records your progress and provides detailed feedback on your improvement. Most importantly, it constantly modifies the games you play to build on the strengths you are developing—much like an effective exercise routine requires you to increase resistance and vary your muscle use.

　　Does it work?

　　Apparently it does. In controlled clinical trials, Lumosity was shown to greatly improve basic cognitive functions. One study showed students improved their scores on math tests by 34 percent after using Lumosity for six weeks, significantly greater gains than those made by other students in the same class, not training with the Lumosity program.

　　The company says its users have reported clearer and quicker thinking, improved memory for names, numbers, directions, increased alertness, awareness, mood, and better concentration at work or while driving.

　　Lumosity is currently offering a free trial of their program to new users so that you can see how well it works before you decide to subscribe.

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