You’ve undoubtedly seen the ads for brain training games for portable games consoles. A group of experts put together by the consumer magazine Which?, and including eminent neuroscientists, discovered no scientific evidence to support a range of manufacturers’ claims that the games improve memory or can lower the risk of illnesses such as dementia. Instead, they said, doing a crossword or even surfing online could achieve the same results.
The editor of Which?, Martyn Hocking, said:
"If people enjoy using these games, then they should continue to do so – that’s a no-brainer. But if people are under the illusion that these devices are scientifically proven to keep their minds in shape, they need to think again."
