As we get older, we sometimes think that we would like to offer our possibly failing brain faculties a bit of a boost. One strategy of improving memory and other brain abilities seems to be brain training. This consists of a selection of computer games designed to assist you become better qualified at a variety of brain functions for example memory, problem-solving and basic math. Curiously though, we have a tendency to think that because we progress at playing the brain training games, that these competencies are instantly transferable and thus valuable in other brain functions that we need to execute.

The multi-million dollar brain training games industry would no doubt claim that its mental exercises are based on sound neurological theory and that therefore there is a reasonable possibility of improving your memory and other skills through using its mind exercise software. They have not however, at least to my knowledge, published the results of any studies that they have made into this area.

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