Did you know that after age 30, our memory will start to lose it’s ability to retain information? I can recall my grandmother at age 90 still working cross word puzzles because she’d tell me it’s good for her brain. “You have to use it our lose it!” Same reason why some people chose to learn a new language as an adult. I can also tell you that after having two babies, my ability to focus and remember details has gone in the toilet! Ever heard of the words “mommy brain?” particularly right after having a baby, I swear, I couldn’t remember my own birthday! Or, ever get to a store and can’t remember why you went there in the first place? This is all due to memory and attention!
Want the good news? You can IMPROVE your memory and attention by specifically doing exercises to improve them.
Have you ever heard of Lumosity? Brain fitness is not something I would have google searched!
For the purposes of review, I was given a thirty session demo trial of Lumosity. So far, I’ve managed to work through ten sessions. My husband tried it too! Each session builds on the next. One exercise include spotting a bird in a grove of trees while at the same time see a letter that pops in a box in the center of the screen. These activities were challenging! In another one, I had to add, subtract, multiply or divide in a number of seconds (a bubble was falling) and the bubbles kept falling faster! It is designed to be used 20 minutes a day to improve memory and attention. And, to be honest, I’ve only had time to work on it on the weekends. It is something, that, once you get started, it’s hard to stop. Mainly because you feel like you could always do it better! My husband loved it. He wouldn’t move to the next game till he got into the excellent level scoring position. On another interesting note, you might be aware that musical training can lead to improved brain function?
Here’s some facts from the website:
Lumosity users have experienced:
- Clearer and quicker thinking
- Improved memory for names, numbers, directions, etc.
- Increased alertness and awareness
- Elevated mood
- Better concentration at work or while driving
Lumosity has been recognized by the LA Times, PC Magazine and the London Times as the most popular brain training program!
You can do a free trial right now, if you want! Click on over and give it a try. And I have one demo program for one of you! Winner will receive a 30 session demo package simply for posting a comment here! So, don’t you want to improve your memory and attention in just 20 minutes a day? Winner will be picked at Random on Friday, November 7th, 2008 at 9pm PST.
37 responses so far ↓
1 Tom // Nov 3, 2008 at 5:38 am
Hope I win!
2 Donna // Nov 3, 2008 at 8:26 am
I had heard that you lost 30 I.Q. points with every child. Hmmm. . I’ve had 4 kids. . what does that make me? Hope I win and thanks for the contest.
3 David Bertolo // Nov 3, 2008 at 8:53 am
This sounds very interesting
4 Cecilia // Nov 3, 2008 at 2:05 pm
I would love to have this, I only have one kid so far and I can already tell my memory is not as good as it used to be. This sounds very interesting!!
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5 Jenn S. // Nov 3, 2008 at 2:18 pm
I love playing brain games. This sounds like fun. Count me in.
6 Karen Gonyea // Nov 3, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Count me in please
7 Lori L. // Nov 3, 2008 at 2:25 pm
My brain hurts just reading about it, so I guess this means I definitely need to check it out.
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8 Dr. J // Nov 3, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Good stuff!! I’m all about brain fitness!
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9 raych // Nov 3, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Ooooh, I love these sorts of things! My brain could use some non-school-related exercise (let’s face it, school isn’t always working my THINKING brain so much as my AVOIDANCE brain).
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10 Jeanne // Nov 3, 2008 at 4:40 pm
I would definitely agree that my memory is going especially with two kids. I need this!
11 Angela J // Nov 3, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Very interesting, would like this.
12 Clifton Wade // Nov 3, 2008 at 6:26 pm
My adorable wife of more than 38 years has memory problems due to her cancer treatments. This would make a great gift for her. Thank you for this wonderful contest and prize!
13 Christina // Nov 3, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Neat!
14 Tiffany // Nov 3, 2008 at 9:09 pm
I checked out this site and really enjoyed it. I tried the bird game but I was too distracted by the scenery! I kept imagining running down the trail.
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15 susan varney // Nov 3, 2008 at 9:36 pm
love it
16 Vicky Boackle // Nov 4, 2008 at 12:16 am
i am very forgetful lately.
17 dn6511 // Nov 4, 2008 at 2:43 am
I can finally find my lost I.Q.
18 judy // Nov 4, 2008 at 4:51 am
Brain decline is scary; so I’m all for brain exercise! Luminosity is FUN! I would love this!
19 Ashley // Nov 4, 2008 at 5:34 am
i would like to try this, i need to improve my memory
20 ashley r. // Nov 4, 2008 at 8:54 pm
This looks great!
21 Janice Wright // Nov 5, 2008 at 4:03 pm
This sounds like something I would love to win! Thanks for the giveaway!
22 Terri L // Nov 5, 2008 at 10:06 pm
I did the free trial and this is absolutely fun! I really want to win.
23 Michelle H. // Nov 6, 2008 at 6:11 am
I want to win this. Now, what were we talking about?
24 Krista Leopold // Nov 6, 2008 at 7:23 pm
I’ve heard of Luminosity… What a great giveaway. I’m going to give the free trial a go! Thanks!
25 Donna Hunt // Nov 6, 2008 at 9:08 pm
This sounds like something I can use! Thank you for the contest!
26 christopher h // Nov 6, 2008 at 11:15 pm
love to win this
27 Lara Aleff // Nov 7, 2008 at 8:21 am
I read somewhere that you start losing your memory at age 27 which I just turned. So, I could really use a memory booster! lol
28 Ruthann Rhodes // Nov 7, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Would love to win this. While my memory isn’t as great as it once was I do still try to ‘excercise’ my brain regularly with word puzzles etc so this would be wonderful. Thanks
29 Jennifer Gervens // Nov 7, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Some day’s I can just feel my IQ slipping. Please enter me!
30 Catherine KingChuparkoff // Nov 7, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Sounds fantastic. One can never know enough in life.
31 Rajat (Brain Fitness Pro User) // Nov 7, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Thanks for sharing such a useful software. I am sure readers of the blog would like know more about such other programs, designed to improve the mental capabilities. I have been using a software known as “Mind Sparke Brain Fitness Pro” since last 20 days. It works on all the parts of the brain and keeps them healthy and active.
The software has helped me in improving my thinking and memorizing power. I use it for 30-40 minutes everyday and its easy to use. It makes us use our auditory and visual senses together also we are supposed to press keys on the key board at the same time while listening to the person saying alphabets and looking the images coming on the screen. It involves us in multitasking.
The software does not take much time therefore it can be included in our daily schedule. All of us can try using this software, it is really wonderful for mental fitness. I hope the information is of use for all of you.
Thanks and stay fit…
32 Gianna // Nov 8, 2008 at 12:43 am
Please enter me
33 Donna K // Nov 8, 2008 at 1:03 am
I would like to try this.
34 amy // Nov 8, 2008 at 1:06 am
wow that’s very cool. I feel like have a toddler brings down some iqu points and memory!
35 sarah woods // Nov 8, 2008 at 2:02 am
This is fasinating for intellectual/cognitive training; many thanks SW
36 Lily Kwan // Nov 8, 2008 at 3:35 am
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
37 kathy // Nov 8, 2008 at 5:11 am
I want to keep my brain active. Thanks for the contest.
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