| View Larger Image | Posit Science Brain Fitness Program for One Person, PC Version | CD-ROMby Posit Science Corporation
| List Price: | $395.00 | |
| | Publisher: | Posit Science Corporation | | Format: | CD-ROM | | Platform: | Windows | | Operating System: | Windows 2000, XP Home or Professional, Vista | | Sales Rank: | 3,544rd |
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FEATURES | - Validated in peer-reviewed, published studies that show:
- 10+ years improvement in memory
- 130+% faster auditory processing speed
- 3 out of 4 program users report benefits that improve everyday life
- Preliminary studies show promise for mild cognitive impairment and early-stage Alzheimer's disease
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
Exercise is good for your brain: The Posit Science Brain Fitness Program
The Brain Fitness Program was developed by Posit Science, the leading provider of scientifically validated brain fitness products and services. Posit Science works with more than 50 leading scientists globally to create computer programs that give the brain a workout. Proven effective in dozens of published studies, these programs improve memory, increase brain speed, and help people get the most out of life.
Featuring six exercises that speed up and sharpen how the brain processes and remembers speech and other sounds, the Brain Fitness Program is fun, easy-to-use, and continuously adapts to individual performance.
Benefits
The IMPACT study--the largest study to examine a widely available brain fitness program--found that the Brain Fitness Program helped older adults:
Improve memory by 10+ years
Increase brain processing speed by 131%
Enhance everyday life by helping users feel more confident and independent
Early research has also found promising results for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimers disease, chemobrain, and cognitive symptoms associated with other conditions.
How Does the Program Work?
Posit Science programs exercise the brain and drive physical changes that create new neural pathways and connections. These positive changes can directly improve memory, attention, and other cognitive abilities.
Minimum System Requirements
Windows 2000, XP Home or Professional, Vista
At least 256MB RAM (512MB for Vista)
1GHz or faster processor
X24 CD-ROM or DVD drive
500MB free disk space
Headphone jack
Internet access
Please note: This is the one-user PC version of the Brain Fitness Program. Two-user and Mac versions are also available. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 12 reviews)
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It works! by Dr. V. King (Evans, GA USA)  5 Stars
October 24, 2009
I just completed my 3rd time of acompleting the 40 sessions of Posit Science's Brain Fitness Program over a year and a half. My improvement has been impressive! I used it because of becoming visually impaired and no longer able to read, study, etc., due to the vision problems. This lack of stimulation over a 2-3 year period took it's toll on my brain fitness. When having questions or concerns, the toll gree customer service people are extremely helpful, friendly and have always solved my problem or calmed my concerns. I feel like I know several of them, so many times I have called!
No matter the cost, the BFP is worth it! I especially recommend it for people with vision problems as it mainly focuses on hearing. However, the exercises must be taken seriously and consistently and effort made on the part of the participant. I plan to start my 4th round in a month or 2 and expect even more progress. It is amazing!
Try it if you want to help your brain! "Your brain will thank you!"
Valerie, Evans, GA
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IT WORKS by Gordon Noble (Long Island NY) 5 Stars
October 19, 2009
Short and sweet: The Posit Science Brain Fitness Program WORKS! I was an early user of the program and have gone through it twice. Both times my performance improved. I'm in my 80's and feel it has helped keep me sharp. I have also used their Cortex program for visual acuity which I believe helps with driving.
I have been thru it twice and each time my performance improved.
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Worth the Work by Karen E. Kirkpatrick (Fresno, CA) 5 Stars
October 17, 2009
When I started this program, I struggled to perform the exercises. I have cochlear implants, so the auditory aspect of the exercises are important for me. Improvement came slowly. I printed screen shots of my scores and graphed my results. Once in a while, I would get a breakthrough and have a burst of improvement, but mostly I just stuck it out for the slow growth. I've been using the program for two years, daily for the first year, and then sporadically in the second year. I have not outgrown it yet! I'm glad that I invested the time and money in Posit Science's Brain Fitness Program.
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This Program Really Works by CGG (New England) 5 Stars
October 17, 2009
I found out about the Brain Fitness Program from my audiologist. When I went to him complaining that my hearing aids needed tuning up, he told me that my hearing was corrected, but that my brain was not correctly processing subtle sound differences. Just one more of those age-related aggravations. I eagerly ordered the program, hoping for even a bit of improvement. When I read that my memory should also be possitively affected, I thought that my cup might well run over. After doing just half of the exercises, both my hearing and my memory noticeably improved. And now... well, I can't too enthusiastically recommend this program to anyone with my sorts of ordinary hearing and memory problems. If you need it, borrow the money to buy it if you have to. The dividends are remarkable.
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Illness no problem for Posit Science by M. Barnes (Oak Ridge, TN) 5 Stars
October 14, 2009
I was diagnosed as bypolar about 6 or 7 years ago. I was confused, had very limited memory and couldn't balance my (simple) checkbook. And I am a CPA. As I worked to find the medication levels I needed, I was still very foggy--for about 4 years. Then I became a little clearer and got motivated to improve my memory. Posit Science improve my memory a great deal, and I also became very clear on what was going on around me. I am able to deal with complex math and puzzles again. It literally reprogrammed my brain. I learn very quickly again. Needless to say, I am very pleased.
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