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Technology

5 Apps To Boost

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The Natural Library of Medicine’s scientific report shows that brain
training using cognitive apps can improve cognitive performance and
processing speed in older adults, writes Karishma Joshi

“Working out your brain is an help you improve your cognitive abilities
absolute chore”, said nobody ever. and have a jolly good time while doing so.
With the increasing popularity of
mobile technology, neurogaming and Lumosity
brain training are all the rage among
seniors. The rudimentary sudoku and
crossword puzzles commonly seen in
newspapers have now found their way into
smartphones, accompanied by a plethora
of games that challenge your memory,
speed, problem-solving, and language
proficiency. And this is just the beginning.
The Natural Library of Medicine’s
scientific report shows that brain training
using cognitive apps can improve cognitive
performance and processing speed in
older adults. Doctors even prescribe brain
training apps to their senior patients as
part of their comprehensive care plans.
Below, we’ve compiled five apps that can

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