Brain Fitness News: January 2025

January 2025 Hello Voornaam, Here at Posit Science, our top priority has always been providing people with brain exercises that we are confident will improve cognitive function and brain health. That makes us rather unique in a world filled with so-called “brain games” and other purported remedies, and it’s why scientific studies of BrainHQ are so important to us.  Even before 2024, hundreds of studies had shown that BrainHQ truly works for people with a wide spectrum of needs. And in 2024, 55 new papers on BrainHQ were published in medical and scientific journals on how BrainHQ can improve lives across a variety of situations. Learn more about the new papers on BrainHQ. These studies confirm our commitment to science—but our hearts are warmed when we hear about people’s life improvements from using our exercises. We’d love to hear from you here. If you’d like to see what other people say about the program, check out these stories. Here's to a great 2025! Best regards, Jeff Zimman Co-founder Posit Science Subscribe today! New from our Better Brain Health blog! 6 ways to improve your memory Improving your memory as you age is possible. And you can do it by sleeping and eating better, exercising more, and using BrainHQ, among other things. Here’s what to know. The surprising health perks of having a pet A pet’s unconditional love can bring loads of joy. But particularly for older adults, companion animals can have a big impact on physical health and cognition, too. Find out how. January's Webinar Dr. Henry Mahncke gave a presentation that included information about determining how much training you should do per session, how to set training reminders, and keeping accountability with our new Train with Friends feature! In the news How watching videos rather than reading affects the brain Over the past 20 years, people have been reading for fun less often (and watching videos more often). That changes the brain, even in skills you might not expect. Learn more. The potential power of semiglutide New weight-loss drugs—like Ozempic and Wegovy—have hit the medical community by storm. As people have started to take these semiglutide-based drugs, benefits beyond weight loss have been revealed. Most recently, a study has shown that these drugs may significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s. Find out how. Let’s talk about microplastics A recent study on mice showed that ingesting microplastics can disrupt blood flow to the brain, affecting memory, motor skills, and other aspects of cognition. There’s a lot more to learn, but it makes sense to take note. Learn more. Book of the Month What Your Body Knows About Happiness: How to Use Your Body to Change Your Mind Janice Kaplan The reciprocal nature of the brain and the body hasn’t always been well understood. But scientists are building knowledge about just how closely they work together, continually communicating with one another to keep us safe and well.  A recent book by Janice Kaplan, What Your Body Knows About Happiness, explores the deep connection between our physical and cognitive selves—arguing that “our feeling bodies are sometimes smarter than our thinking minds.” Learn more Subscribe today! © 2025 Posit Science, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have purchased a Posit Science product, registered for BrainHQ or a site powered by BrainHQ, or joined our list on the Posit Science or Brain Connection websites. Our mailing address is: Posit Science160 Pine Street, Suite 200San Francisco, CA 94111 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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