When Brains Hit The Gym

Audio Report on Oct 18, 2010 by KQED QUEST staff from QUEST Northern California
Topics: Health, Radio

Can brain performance be improved? The $300 million-a-year "brain-fitness" industry is betting that the answer to that question is yes. Some companies say that an 80-year old brain can perform just as well as a 25-year old brain after some specialized video game training. What about crossword puzzles and regular old exercise? QUEST takes a look at the growing brain fitness industry and the science behind it.

Additional Links

• Stanford Center on Longevity
• UCSF Memory and Aging Center
• When Brains Hit The Gym