Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Once Again, Video Games Help People

I've played Brain Age and Big Brain Academy (both for the Nintendo DS), but this morning I tried a web-based brain training game called MyBrainTrainer.com. You can subscribe to the site for $29,95/year unlimited use, however I just only the free trial. Which was sadly, a math game. Not my strong suit.

I did notice MyBrainTrainer.com had a recommendation from at staff member at Marshall University:

"I work with medical students and physicians who are experiencing academic difficulties. Many of these people have learning disabilities and/or ADHD. They have weaknesses in the areas MyBrainTrainer.com specifically targets. I have already received many positive comments about the program."

I am not crazy about my future doctor playing Brain Training games when she should be dissecting a pig. If it helps her concentrate, though, sign her up for Brain Training 101.

Now if we could only find a therapeutic use for Mortal Kombat.