58 | www.Ups tatePhys i c i ansSC . com | www.Hea l thL i nksUps tate. com BRAINHQ This brain-training program was built by a team of experts in neuroplasticity, mainly Dr. Michael Merzenich, recipient of the Kavli Prize for related work. Exercises target core cognitive skills such as memory, attention and people skills. The exercises adapt to the user’s responses to keep the work at an optimal level for making improvements. Each BrainHQ takes less than five minutes, so users can drop in for a quick workout or choose to spend a longer block of time in the app or on the website. The impact of the BrainHQ program has been tested in more than 100 published scientific papers – mostly by independent researchers and by meeting peer-reviewed, controlled, randomized standards. The results indicate functional, real-world and physical changes for users. ELEVATE Elevate is designed to improve your mind’s critical cognitive skills, such as focus, memory, processing speed and math skills. The app offers more than 40 brain-training games to help users improve their mental sharpness, expand their vocabulary and sharpen their recall abilities. With tracking of accuracy and speed, users can measure their performance against themselves and others. The training programs adapt to your experience to ensure the work continues to be challenging. You can set up a daily routine of workouts or pop in a few minutes a day and track your consistency with Elevate’s workout calendar. IMPULSE - BRAIN TRAINING The Brain Training App offers personalized programs, training games and thinking puzzles. There are a variety of workout plans targeted toward different brain skills, such as attention, concentration and creativity, like their seven-day brain boost plan featuring games such as pair matching. With that in mind, the app presents more than 30 entertaining and challenging mind games suitable for various ages and expertise levels, presenting as a viable and brain-function-focused alternative to social media and other phone games. As you play, you can gather insights on progress, set and achieve personal goals and test your intelligence with in-app assessments. BETTER HEALTH? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT! Get it on Google Play or download it at the Apple App Store. By Molly Sherman
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