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		<title>Beefing Up Your Brain</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you aging and senile? Do you find yourself frequently forgetting facts and misplacing objects? Are you simply dissatisfied with your cognitive strength? The  Posit Science Brain Fitness Program might be right for you! As we age, our brains age with us, slowly deteriorating over time. For the fast-paced lives we now lead however, having [...]]]></description>
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<li>Are you aging and senile?</li>
<li>Do you find yourself frequently forgetting facts and misplacing objects?</li>
<li>Are you simply dissatisfied with your cognitive strength?</li>
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<p>The  Posit Science Brain Fitness Program might be right for you!</p>
<p>As we age, our brains age with us, slowly deteriorating over time. For the fast-paced lives we now lead however, having mediocre cognitive abilities just doesn’t cut it. Famed neuroscientist, brain-plasticity connoisseur, and new businessman <a href="http://www.positscience.com/science/global-science-team/merzenich">Michael Merzenich</a> has engineered a series of “brain fitness” activities that are claimed to help individuals keep their minds in tip-top shape.</p>
<p>Merzenich’s <a href="http://www.positscience.com/">Posit Science</a> program is based on neuroplasticity, the ability of the brain to reorganize itself. While cortical reorganization is a remarkable asset of the brain to adapt to change, it may also be detrimental when the brain is not utilized to its full potential. Dr. Merzenich asserts that in order to maintain neurological skill throughout adulthood, individuals must continue to train the various cognitive-sensory facets of the mind.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.positscience.com/science/proven-in-labs/studies">clinically supported</a> Posit Science program offers a multi-modal, total brain training package composed of both an auditory skill and a visual skill program. This training includes a series of six computer-based programs specifically designed to improve the brain’s auditory-visual processing and perceptive abilities.</p>
<p>Currently, Posit Science is looking to broaden the applicability of its products by venturing into the world of social networking. The company has recently developed and launched a networking site called “<a href="http://www.brainodysseygame.com/play">Brain Odyssey</a>,” through which individuals can work together to solve mysteries and virtually explore cities throughout the world, all while collaborating on cognitive training tasks.</p>
<p>But Wait&#8230;!</p>
<p>In addition to offering a mental fitness program, the company website also features several brain games as well as a few “brain tests” as an informal way of testing one’s cognitive prowess, free of charge.</p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.positscience.com/test-your-brain">here</a> to get your cognitive fitness on today!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/post.cfm?id=a-better-brains-collective-2010-09-28">A &#8220;better brains&#8221; collective launches to improve cognition of the masses</a> &#8211; Scientific American</p>
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