English: This image is a photograph of myself holding a Nintendo DS sideways, a feature used in some games for the system. The system is held sideways with one hand, while the other holds the stylus. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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This is an excellent article from the Guardian. In my view, it’s a must-read. Check it out!

via Online brain-training: does it really work? | Science | The Guardian.

More and more people around the world are spending increasing amounts of time on various brain games. A whole industry has developed to serve their needs.

This new industry is attracting a new type of customer, not the traditional lover of cross-words, seduko or quizes but competitive individuals who want to train their minds. I am in this later category. I’m enjoying competing against myself and my peers of my age profile.

The billion Dollar question is:

Do brain-training games improve one’s mental capacity?

Or perhaps they reduce the rate of decline?

Thoughts?