UCSF Researchers Show InSight Program Improves Working Memory

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Published research shows improvement in visual working memory by training with InSight’s SweepSeeker exercise.

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Posted July 14, 2010 by Steven Aldrich under Benefits of Brain Fitness, Brain exercise, Brain plasticity, InSight, Memory, Posit Science software, Research studies

To Solve A Problem, Sometimes Less Is More

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Think less and be inspired more. While clearly an oversimplification, that is a broad takeaway from a recent article in the New York Times exploring the role of mind wandering on sudden insights. If you’re like me, some of your best ideas come not in class or in the office but when you least expect [...]

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Posted July 8, 2010 by Ted Baxa under Neuroscience, Research studies

Biking in the city

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I commute to work on my bicycle through downtown San Francisco every day rain or shine. It is more fun than sitting in a crowded bus or worse, driving in  rush hour traffic. However, riding a bike in the city can be dangerous. Drivers often fail to see me and pull out in front of [...]

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Posted November 16, 2009 by Peter Delahunt under Benefits of Brain Fitness, Brain exercise, InSight, Neuroscience, Processing speed

Safer driving by improving visual processing

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In my view the most impressive outcome from a cognitive training study is the 51% reduction in at-fault crash rates found in the ACTIVE study. ACTIVE is an acronym for Advanced Cognitive Training in the Independent and Vital Elderly. It is the largest clinical trial to examine the effects of cognitive training with almost 3000 [...]

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Posted October 29, 2009 by Peter Delahunt under DriveSharp, Driving, Driving safety, InSight, Neuroscience, Research studies