Actively thinking about something keeps your brain’s neural circuits more active, and when they’re repeatedly activated, they are strengthened. Using a brain training app is considered to be an active behavior, rather than one that’s passive, according to Tamily Weissman, PhD, neuroscientist, and Associate Professor of Biology at Lewis & Clark College.
Either way, these apps and games are super fun to play. We think the truth lies somewhere in the middle, that they can probably do a little to sharpen your mind. So, unfortunately, any definitive conclusion regarding the efficacy of brain training apps is still up in the air. Part of the problem is that there aren’t any long-term studies (spanning multiple decades) that have been completed on the topic to add sufficient evidence to either side. Likewise, proponents in favor of brain games counter this by saying the brain is like a muscle that needs to be regularly exercised and toned, and that repetition and regular practice can absolutely make a difference.Īccording to the Mayo Clinic, however, results are mild to moderate at best with no strong evidence in any direction. Mostly, the controversies settle around whether the sometimes-odd tasks one is asked to complete within these apps-like feeding a group of fish or completing simple rapid-fire arithmetic problems-have any consequential impact on your brain or daily life.
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