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TitleDateTypePublication
Work Out Your Brain!7/1/2008NewsGreat Day Houston
Posit Science Podcast, July 20087/1/2008PodcastPSC Podcast
Boot Camp for the Brain6/26/2008Newscityview
June Newsletter6/26/2008Newsletter
Brain Fitness6/25/2008NewsWSEE CBS Mornings Live
Brain Fitness a Click Away6/20/2008NewsWOWK
Retirement industry is maturing6/18/2008NewsExplorer
Erickson Knows Fitness Isn't Just About the Body6/17/2008NewsNews Blaze
Peace of Mind 5K to salute brain-injured American heroes 6/11/2008Press Release
30th Street Senior Center and Posit Science Put Their Heads Together On New Program 6/6/2008Press Release
Graduates of Posit Science's Brain Fitness Program 5/30/2008NewsWFMZ
Posit Science featured on Healthline 5/28/2008NewsRetirement Living TV
May Newsletter5/27/2008Newsletter
Wow, a perfect memory. But for Jill Price, it is a special kind of hell5/19/2008NewsSeattle Post-Inteligencer
Thanks! Plain and Simple helps soldiers with brain injuries5/6/2008NewsThe Herald-Dispatch
Exercise Your Brain, or Else You'll ... Uh ... 5/3/2008NewsThe New York Times
Keeping the brain in good shape4/30/2008NewsPittsburgh Post-Gazette
Study Shows Brain Power Can Be Bolstered--Maybe4/29/2008NewsScientific American
Forget Brain Age: Researchers Develop Software That Makes You Smarter4/28/2008NewsWired
April Newsletter4/25/2008Newsletter
AGELAB DIRECTOR BRINGS WISDOM TO AGING BRAINS4/16/2008Press Release
The Brain-Training Software Industry4/14/2008NewsAskMen.com
Wii gets seniors back in the games4/13/2008NewsThe Boston Globe
Giving your brain a workout4/10/2008NewsCohasset Mariner
Brain Training4/8/2008NewsDan Rather Reports
Dementia-Dreading Baby Boomers Spur Race to Invent Brain Games 4/04/2008NewsBloomberg.com
Use it or lose it: Work that brain4/03/2008NewsExaminer.com
March Newsletter3/27/2008Newsletter
Tech Market of the Future: The Brain3/21/2008NewsTechNewsWorld
Glenaire Announces Graduation of 1st Inaugural Class From Brain Fitness Program3/19/2008NewsCarolina Newswire
New Brain Fitness Training Promotes Health and Independence of Long Term Care Insurance Policyholders3/17/2008Press Release
New Brain Training Program Improves Quality of Life3/17/2008NewsThe Sun Herald
NEW BRAIN TRAINING PROGRAM IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE3/17/2008Press Release
Bay Area opens first Brain Gym3/14/2008NewsABC7 News
SF Company Pushes Growth In 'Brain Fitness' Industry3/14/2008NewsNBC11 News
Software helps shape up seniors' brains3/6/2008NewsThe Patriot-News
Memory Matters3/6/2008NewsEvanston Review
Rejuvenating the Brain3/5/2008NewsThe Southtown Star
Forum to help seniors stay sharp, active2/29/2008NewsMyrtle Beach Online
Improving Your Memory Can Be Fun2/28/2008NewsContra Costa Times
How the Brain Learns, and the Role of Time and Timing in Education, to Be Discussed at ''Science of Learning'' Forum2/28/2008NewsThe Earth Times
A Researcher's Puzzles Point to the Differences in the Autistic Brain2/25/2008NewsWIRED
Small Businesses Cater To Gray2/21/2008NewsSmart Money
Brain Fitness Program2/20/2008NewsWKRC, Cincinnatti
12 People Who Are Changing Your Retirement2/16/2008NewsThe Wall Street Journal
Neuroscientists Offer Hope For Breast Cancer Patients Suffering From 'Chemobrain'2/8/2008NewsMedical News Today
Neuroscientists Offer Hope for Breast Cancer Patients Suffering From Chemobrain 2/06/2008Press Release
Thinking Ahead2/1/2008NewsBest's Review
Dr. Fix-It2/1/2008NewsThe Journal of Life Sciences
Keeping Your Brain Fit1/31/2008NewsU.S. News and World Report
Easter Seals Launches Nationwide Program for U.S. Service Members and Veterans Deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan with Traumatic Brain Injury 1/30/2008Press Release
Games to Keep Your Brain Agile1/28/2008NewsU.S. News and World Report
Fountain of Youth1/28/2008NewsForbes
Brains break a sweat with mind-jogging games1/20/2008NewsThe Tennessean
Your Brain Needs Just as Much Exercise as Your Body1/18/2008NewsFox Business
Six Ways To Stop Memory Loss1/18/2008NewsNewsWeek
Thanks for the Memory1/17/2008NewsThe News and Tribune
Training and HR Technology--Retrain the Brain1/14/2008NewsWorkforce Management
From Big Bird to Better Brains1/14/2008NewsWorkforce Management
Brain Health Leaders Team Up to Prevent Crashes1/14/2008NewsFox Business
BRAIN HEALTH LEADERS TEAM UP TO PREVENT CRASHES1/14/2008Press Release
Beef Up Your Mental Muscle1/13/2008NewsOrlando Sentinel
Is It Worth Going to the Mind Gym?1/12/2008NewsNewScientist
Program to use UT scanner to study troops' brain injuries12/28/2007NewsAustin American-Statesman
Scientists can't get their minds around Alzheimer's12/27/2007NewsLos Angeles Times
New treatment for brain injuries12/26/2007NewsABC 7 News
The brain is a body part worth sweating over12/14/2007NewsOrange County Register
Partnership between Scientific Learning and Posit Science Expands Brain Fitness Programs to Educators12/13/2007NewsThe News and Observer
'Brain gym' may exorcise Boomers' fears about aging12/13/2007NewsSan Francisco Chronicle
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SCIENTIFIC LEARNING AND POSIT SCIENCE EXPANDS BRAIN FITNESS PROGRAMS TO EDUCATORS12/12/2007Press Release
Jogging Your Memory12/10/2007NewsNewsweek
Great Gift Ideas Booming12/10/2007NewsChicago Sun-Times
The Brain Fitness Program12/2/2007NewsPBS
Mental Gymnastics12/1/2007NewsVogue
Best Memory-Boosting Games12/1/2007NewsGood Housekeeping
Neuroscience Expert and Posit Science Co-Founder Mike Merzenich, PhD, Featured on PBS Special: "Brain Fitness Program"12/01/2007Press Release
Brain fitness can help with daily living11/20/2007NewsUnited Press International (UPI)
Study: Aging Brains Can Benefit from 'Training'11/19/2007NewsNPR
First Cognitive Training to Demonstrate Immediate Generalizability through Standardized Assessments of Memory11/19/2007Press Release
Brain Exercises Sharpen Memory in Older Adults11/19/2007Press Release
Brain Training: How It Works11/17/2007NewsNewsweek (Lab Notes by Sharon Begley)
Brain exercises take ten years off your mind 11/13/2007NewsTelegraph
Press briefings to address longevity, mobility, brain fitness at GSA's San Francisco meeting11/8/2007NewsFirstScience News
Penn Treaty Launches Wellness Program to Support Healthy, Independent Living11/7/2007NewsCNN Money
Computer-Based Brain Training Addresses Many Ills11/3/2007NewseMaxHealth
Computer-based Brain Training Addresses Many Ills11/03/2007Press Release
Thank Boomers for Buffing Up Brain Market11/3/2007NewsTechNewsWorld
Computerized Cognitive Brain Training Helps Combat Multiple Illnesses11/3/2007NewsAssociated Content
Computer-Based Brain Training Addresses Many Ills11/3/2007NewsEarth Times
Emerging tech award winners honored11/2/2007NewsMSN Money
Profiting From His Inner Geek11/2/2007NewsPortfolio.com
Staying Sharp: Can You Train Your Brain?11/1/2007NewsAARP
Keeping One's Brain 'Forever Young'11/1/2007NewsThe Connection Newspapers
Posit Science Podcast, November 200711/1/2007PodcastPSC Podcast
Naples senior center to host brain health demonstration10/30/2007NewsNaples Daily News
Study Demonstrates Mindful Approach to Aging10/18/2007Press Release
Brain Fitness Program Clinical Trial Attracts 500 Senior Citizens10/18/2007NewsSeniorJournal.com
Oldsters see video, computer games as exercise for brain 10/18/2007NewsAgence France-Presse
Like a StairMaster for the brain10/15/2007NewsLos Angeles Times
WORK OUT YOUR BRAIN!10/10/2007NewsELDR Magazine
More than a game: Brain training against dementia 10/9/2007NewsNursing Homes Magazine
You Must Remember This10/8/2007NewsHealth.com
Games help older brains stay sharp10/6/2007NewsThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Rethinking the Brain Business10/4/2007NewsPortfolio.com
Aerobics, fresh foods, games all work a brain9/27/2007NewsArkansas Democrat-Gazette
Penn Treaty First To Offer Brain Fitness Program 9/26/2007Press Release
Games for the brain, and right on time9/24/2007NewsMedia Life
Cross-Training Your Brain to Maintain Its Strength 9/12/2007NewsWashington Post
Keep Your Brain Power Up9/12/2007NewsWashington Post
Columnist to talk on breakthroughs in neuroplasticity9/9/2007NewsThe Oklahoman (NewsOK.com)
Cerebral calisthenics latest baby boom trend9/3/2007NewsVentura County Star
Calisthenics for the Older Mind, on the Home Computer8/26/2007NewsThe New York Times
Beating forgetfulness and boosting the brain7/25/2007NewsMarketWatch
Mind Games7/24/2007NewsSanta Rosa Press Democrat
Pilot project works with brain-injured veterans7/20/2007NewsNorth County Times
Hitting the Brain Gym7/12/2007NewsSpokane Journal of Business
Plymouth Village residents expand their brains7/4/2007NewsRedlands Daily Facts
Easter Seals Partners with Posit Science 7/3/2007Press Release
Exercise Your Brain to Reduce Risk Of Alzheimer's6/27/2007NewsCBS2Chicago.com
Best Computer ‘Brain Games’ for Senior Citizens to Delay Alzheimer’s Disease6/21/2007NewsSeniorJournal.com
Posit Science Turns a Profit and Decides to Share the Wealth6/19/2007Press Release
Seniors hitting the 'brain gyms'6/6/2007NewsDallas Morning News
Train the Brain6/1/2007NewsWAVE Magazine
Flex your mind; it's never too late to get your brain in shape 5/16/2007NewsPittsburgh Post Gazette
Senior living community utilizes computer games for mental health5/14/2007NewsKGET, NBC - Bakersfield, CA
Top Brain Boosters5/9/2007NewsForbes
Muscular Metaphor5/6/2007NewsThe New York Times Magazine
The Elastic Brain5/1/2007NewsDiscover Magazine
Video and computer ‘workouts’ help older people keep their wits sharp5/1/2007NewsNewsday
Exercising the Brain4/23/2007NewsTulsa World
Exercises for the brain help build connections as you age4/20/2007NewsThe Seattle Times
Mental gymnastics to maintain the brain4/29/2007NewsPhilly.com
Exercise the Mind4/17/2007NewsOcala.com (Ocala Star-Banner)
Seniors Can Get Mental Workout4/17/2007NewsAlbuquerque Journal
The secret to not losing your marbles4/9/2007NewsMacleans
Brain workouts target dementia4/9/2007NewsLA Daily News
Puzzles build the muscles of the mind4/8/2007NewsThe Baltimore Sun
Exercise Your Brain4/4/2007NewsLas Vegas Tribune
Making money and opening minds4/3/2007NewsNature
How our 'plastic' brain transforms itself4/1/2007NewsToronto Star
New workout focuses on memory development3/29/2007NewsSun Gazette
Mind Games3/29/2007NewsSEED Magazine
Exercising your brain power3/27/2007NewsDelaware Online
Retirement communities try to bridge generation gap3/26/2007NewsThe Press-Enterprise
Brain Games will give adults all the challenge they can handle3/22/2007NewsBaltimore Sun
Brain Exercise --- Three Times a Week for Memory Improvement3/21/2007NewsNikkei Marketing Journal
Computer Program Helps In The Fight Against Memory Loss3/20/2007NewsKOTV - CBS (Tulsa, OK)
High-tech 'brain gyms' tone minds, reduce stress3/19/2007NewsExaminer.com
Memory workouts beat other computer games in study3/16/2007NewsWashington Post
Posit Science Recognized as Leader in Cognitive Training Through Prestigious Award 3/8/2007Press Release
Addressing Boomers' Greatest Concerns About Aging3/6/2007Press Release
Learning a Language: A Child’s Edge3/4/2007NewsThe New York Times
Aging Americans inspire new products2/27/2007NewsThe Denver Post
The Last Laugh2/26/2007NewsBarron's Online
Train your Brain2/19/2007NewsThe Press-Enterprise
The Upside Of Aging2/17/2007NewsThe Wall Street Journal
Exercise the mind via computer games 2/10/2007NewsBradenton Herald
Posit brain fitness program2/6/2007NewsReading Eagle
Seniors see improvement in brain-training classes 2/5/2007NewsFort Wayne News Sentinel
Savvy Senior2/5/2007NewsBlade Plus
Putting Brain Exercises to the Test 2/3/2007NewsThe Wall Street Journal
Aging Lifestyles: Exercising the brain improves memory 2/2/2007NewsBend Weekly
Brain Fitness2/1/2007NewsWTSP-TV CBS Tampa Bay
Bob's Brain1/25/2007NewsBlog: "Technology Evangelist"
Brain fitness program gives minds a workout 1/24/2007NewsTulsa World
Playing Mind Games1/23/2007NewsChicago Tribune
Boosting Brain Power May Be Steps Away1/17/2007NewsThe CBS Evening News with Katie Couric
Smart Moves1/13/2007NewsTampa Bay Online
Web Workouts1/11/2007NewsThe Observer News
Can brain games keep you young? 1/9/2007NewsThe Today Show
'Brain gyms' play on boomers' fear of aging1/8/2007NewsNaples Daily News
Programs to train the brain1/8/2007NewsThe Boston Globe
If I only had a brain1/4/2007NewsBlog: "Meredith Today" (Meredith Vieira)
We Can Sharpen And Keep Our Wits1/3/2007NewsThe Ledger
Humana 2007 Medicare Advantage plans packed with value-added services 1/1/2007NewsDaytona Beach News-Journal
As Minds Age, What's Next? Brain Calisthenics12/27/2006NewsThe New York Times
Exercise Your Brain12/27/2006NewsBlog: "Science Blogs: Frontal Cortex" (Jonah Lehrer)
Is 'brain training' slowing aging?12/27/2006NewsDeseretNews.com
Time to rack your brains 12/26/2006NewsNYPost
Boomers and Brain Training12/21/2006NewsBlog: "Boomers" (Brent Green)
Start Your Noggin12/21/2006NewsThe Courier-Journal
We can sharpen and keep our wits12/20/2006NewsSt. Petersburg Times
Fitness isn’t Just about the Body Anymore - Award Granted for Brain Fitness 12/15/2006Press Release
Mind games: Brain-fitness regimen keeps seniors sharp12/15/2006NewsCentral Penn Business Journal
Consumer-led Revolution in Brain Health Catches Doctors by Surprise12/11/2006Press Release
Computer game exercises aging brain 12/1/2006NewsKing 5 (NBC, Seattle, WA)
Woodland Terrace and Burgundy Place Offer Post Science Brain Fitness Program11/28/2006NewsGreater Tulsa Reporter
Boosting Brain Power11/27/2006NewsSt. Louis Post-Dispatch
Mental Workouts To Reverse Aging Process11/17/2006NewsABC7(KGO) News
Doing the tango keeps the brain in step, too11/16/2006NewsUSA Today
Keeping Your Brain Fit for Life11/14/2006NewsWebMD
Fitness for the brain11/7/2006NewsFresno Bee
STUDY ON NON-INVASIVE THERAPY FOR “CHEMO BRAIN” 11/6/2006Press Release
Brain Storming10/27/2006NewsVancouver Business Journal
Breakthrough Website Illuminates the Way To a Sharper Brain at Any Age10/26/2006Press Release
Brainpower Tested On New Web Site10/26/2006NewsTechWeb
A New Look for Older Brains10/18/2006Press Release
Older Brains Tackle Complexity More Easily 10/17/2006Press Release
Accuracy and Speed Critical to Memory 10/16/2006Press Release
Older Brains Get Quicker - A Lot Quicker 10/15/2006Press Release
Seniors' Medicare choices expand10/13/2006NewsThe State
The Bionic Brain10/6/2006NewsYahoo Health
Powers of Concentration 10/3/2006NewsAARP Bulletin
You must remember this 10/1/2006NewsHealth Magazine
Posit Science Founder to Receive Gold Electrode Award at 2006 Neurotech Leaders Forum 9/29/2006Press Release
Saving the aging brain: Stimulation, exercise help to fight dementia9/28/2006NewsThe Orange County Register
Retire Smart9/27/2006NewsTribune Media Services
Chicken Soup For The Aging Brain9/25/2006NewsBusiness Week
Pumping up brain power 9/11/2006NewsModern Healthcare
The Visiting Hour with Dr. Brent Ridge9/8/2006NewsMartha Stewart Living Radio
Boosting Your Brain Power 9/1/2006NewsValley Life Quarterly(VLQ)
Fitness For Your Brain!8/14/2006NewsIvanhoe Broadcast News
Older Brains Act Younger8/14/2006NewsHealthNewsDigest
Older Brains Act Younger - Scientific Breakthrough Enhances Mental Abilities8/7/2006NewsMediLexicon
Older Brains Act Younger8/1/2006Press Release
Mind Games8/1/2006NewsReaders Digest
Training Program Enhances Cognitive Function in Older Adults8/1/2006NewsMedscape from WebMD
Exercising Your Brain7/29/2006NewsThe Orange County Register
Brain Exercise May Reverse Pre-Dementia Decline; Posit Science Presented Mild Cognitive Impairment Study at International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 7/20/2006NewsForbes.com
Brain exercise may reverse pre-dementia decline7/16/2006Press Release
Brain 'gyms' help keep seniors mentally fit7/13/2006NewsCNBC/MSNBC
Humana to offer Medicare members brain fitness program to optimize thought processes, healthy aging 7/12/2006Press Release
Open Enrollment Continues6/19/2006NewsMedical News Today
California Seniors Prove They are More Than Just Young at Heart6/8/2006Press Release
New research breaks ground 6/5/2006NewsRutland Herald
CEO roundtable: Top tech players sound off about evolving industry5/17/2006NewsUSA Today
Dementia Studies Confuse Causes With Effects4/28/2006NewsThe Wall Street Journal
The End User: A brain for the ages 4/19/2006NewsInternational Herald Tribune
Lifelong devotions connect with the spirit4/16/2006NewsThe Orange County Register
Neural Enhancement: A Slippery Slope for Neurologists 3/31/2006NewsApplied Neurology
Scientists Create Mental Fitness Program to Test Brain Speed3/29/2006NewsBYU NewsNet
Aiding the ageing brain 3/28/2006NewsAustralian IT
Online test calculates brain speed3/23/2006Newsc|net.com
Posit Science Announces their Authorized Provider Program3/16/2006Press Release
Sharp as a Tack2/12/2006NewsForbes Magazine
Better Brain Fitness3/12/2006NewsThe Dallas Morning News
Brain Trainer3/1/2006NewsTechnology Review
Exercise May Be Key To Keeping Your Brain Fit2/27/2006NewsABC7(KGO) News
Can a Computer Game Strengthen Your Memory Skills?2/27/2006NewsLongLifeClub
Thinking about a more agile brain?2/16/2006NewsContra Costa Times
Retraining The Brain1/15/2006NewsCBS Sunday Morning
Hither and Yon1/6/2006NewsSan Francisco Business Times
How to jog your memory into shape12/6/2005NewsCNN
Posit Science Corporation Unites Business, Government12/5/2005Press Release
Even Old Brains Seem Flexible Enough To Enjoy a Workout 12/2/2005NewsThe Wall Street Journal
Leisure Care Invests in Smart Fun12/1/2005Press Release
Exercising the Brain 11/21/2005NewsTechnologyReview.com
Computer game helps seniors stay sharp 11/16/2005NewsScience Magazine
Novel brain training program enhances memory and cognition 11/16/2005NewsGenetic Engineering News
Brain Training Program Enhances Memory & Cognition 11/15/2005Press Release
Program helps seniors keep thinking caps on10/30/2005NewsThe Sacramento Bee
Are we getting smarter or dumber? 9/21/2005Newsc|net news.com
New software helps exercise, tune up flabby, forgetful brains9/16/2005NewsSan Francisco Business Times
Scientists Find Clues To Memory Health 7/12/2005NewsTerraDaily
Leaders in Aging Urged to Launch Cognitive Fitness Initiative6/21/2005Press Release
Jeff Zimman speaks at Boomer Venture Summit6/10/2005Press Release
This is Your Brain on Motherhood 5/8/2005NewsThe New York Times
Autism conference reports advances in early diagnosis, role of immune system and more5/5/2005NewsEurekalert.org
Memory Upgrade5/1/2005NewsEntrepreneur.com
'Calisthenics for Aging Brains' Featuring BridgePoint and Posit Science.4/4/2005NewsSan Francisco Chronicle
Scientists Hone Program to Boost Mental Fitness2/18/2005NewsCNBC
New Name, Same Mission1/24/2005Press Release
Parents push for autism cure1/23/2005NewsNBC Nightly News
Boy Sheds Light on Autism Mysteries1/16/2005NewsGood Morning America
Dr. Merzenich Provides Keynote Address at NIH Neural Interfaces Workshop11/15/2004Press Release
The Myth of Mind Control10/29/2004NewsDiscover Magazine
How to Keep Your Brain Young6/1/2004NewsLadies Home Journal
Jeff Zimman presents at American Society on Aging 4/13/2004Press Release
Neuroscience Solutions Named Best of Breed in Venture Capital4/1/2004Press Release
Neurotech Vendors Seek to Exploit Cortical Plasticity1/1/2004NewsThe Neurotech Business Report
Scientific Learning sells rights to S.F. startup10/1/2003NewsThe San Francisco Business Times
Neuroscience Solutions and Scientific Learning Complete Transaction10/1/2003Press Release
"Baby Steps" Best for Older Learners, Says Owl Study9/19/2002NewsNational Geographic
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