Canny Minds Blog

Brain Training Games such as Nintendo DS can help to reverse memory loss

Posted on19. Apr, 2010 by Jenny.

Psychologists from London Metropolitan University have unearthed more evidence that brain training games can actually help reverse memory loss in head injury victims and dementia sufferers. Furthermore, in their study, playing  computer games was almost twice as effective at improving memory as performing similar exercises with a pen and paper They claim just 15 minutes [...]

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Understand and Improve your Memory

Posted on26. Oct, 2009 by Jenny.

Need to improve your memory? Reading this article could be a great way to start!

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Canny Interview with 8 times World Memory Champion, Dominic O’Brien

Posted on09. Oct, 2009 by Jenny.

An exclusive Canny interview with Dominic O’Brien on how to become a world memory championship holder!

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Memory exam as good as IQ test

Posted on19. Aug, 2009 by Jenny.

Scientists are calling for a new way of testing intelligence.

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Canny Minds sponsor UK Open Memory Championships 2009

Posted on06. Aug, 2009 by Mark.

The Cannyminds press release regarding our announcement of sponsoring the UK Open Memory Championships 2009.

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Keep working…..!

Posted on04. Jun, 2009 by Mark.

Keeping the brain active by working later in life may be an effective way to ward off Alzheimer’s disease, research suggests.

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Pelmanism (Memory Game)

Posted on27. May, 2009 by Jenny.

A fantastic memory game for everyone. Try it and give your brain a good workout!

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‘Brain training’ games do work, study finds.

Posted on14. May, 2009 by Mark.

Great news for all those who want to train their brains!

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Memory pill that could help students and Alzheimer’s patients being developed

Posted on13. May, 2009 by Mark.

A pill that could make memories “stick” is being developed by scientists in a study that could help students revising for exams and patients with brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease.

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Brain training games boost IQ, study shows

Posted on11. May, 2009 by Mark.

Brain training puzzles really can boost intelligence, a study shows for the first time today.

The exercises are an increasingly popular way for people of all ages to keep their minds alert. It has been suggested before that Sudoku number puzzles improve memory, while crosswords expand the vocabulary. The elderly are also said to benefit from a new generation of computer exercises played on video consoles to improve recall. However, for the first time, scientists have proven that mental exercise really does limber up the brain and make it more quick-witted.

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