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Lumosity: A Brain Fitness Program
Submitted by snackakes on Thu, 2008-07-03 05:39.
My doctor, who battled cancer two years ago, told me about a website
that she used/loves to improve her mind after the rigors of treatment left
her feeling less sharp than before.
Lumosity is a site that is made up of several fun, if not completely addicting exercises. It's based on the concept that we can improve our neuroplasticity by giving ourselves a mental work out. The site says users have experienced:
. Clearer and quicker thinking
. Improved memory for names, numbers, directions, etc.
. Increased alertness and awareness
. Elevated mood
. Better concentration at work or while driving
It's a pay site, ($10/month) but there is a two week trial so you can decide if it's for you. For me, it was $10 well spent. I frankly cannot get enough of the "Word Bubbles" game. If anyone knows of any sites that help with online word game addiction, please speak up. :-) Also - if anyone else feels like this site helps them, I'd love to hear that as well.
~Debbie Mellor
I have found Lumosity to be
I have found Lumosity to be very useful for brain exercise. Thanks for the recommendation.
Great. Thanks for letting
Great. Thanks for letting me know! Do you have a favorite drill? I found the one where you have to think up word endings to be quite fun. And the one where you have to remember where the bird was next to impossible. :)