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Podcast: Speaking of Psychology
Episode: Can âbrain trainingâ games sharpen your mental skills? With Aaron Seitz, PhD
Description: Who among us wouldnât want to improve his or her brain? To see better, to hear better or to improve one'âs memory? The field of brain training has attracted controversy as commercial companies have heavily marketed brain training products that arenât necessarily backed by science. But some researchers believe that brain training research does hold promise for developing games that can help people -- including older adults who want to keep their memories sharp, athletes who want to improve their performance and other populations. Are you enjoying Speaking of Psychology? Weâd love to know what...