Brain-training games seem to temporarily improve specific tasks, but claims that they can improve overall brain function have yet to be proved. Christie Nicholson reports

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Folge vom 14.01.2014Brain-Training Games May Not Improve Overall Intelligence
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Folge vom 07.01.2014How Computers Affect Our MovementsComputer-use affects the brain's ability to generalize the skill of moving a mouse. Christie Nicholson reports
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Folge vom 27.12.2013"Angelina Jolie Effect" Leaves Public with Inaccurate Knowledge of Breast Cancer RiskA survey of 2500 Americans finds that despite many knowing about Jolie's preventive double mastectomy, most remain in the dark about breast cancer risk. Christie Nicholson reports
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Folge vom 19.12.2013Test Prep Doesn't Help Raise Intelligence ScoresScores on standardized tests may go up but a student's ability for abstract and logical thinking may not improve. Christie Nicholson reports