How To Improve Memory

Ed Baig has trying out “brain fitness” software and Web-based offerings that aim to bolster cognitive skills through games and mental exercises.

A new study has found that people who play computer games to train their brains are not getting any smarter. The six-week study consisted of participants from viewers of the BBC’s science show “Bang Goes the Theory.” Over 8,600 people between the ages 18 to 60 were asked to play online brain games designed by researchers to improve their memory, reasoning and other skills for a minimum of 10 …