Two large, controlled, randomized clinical studies, the IMPACT study and the IHAMS study, demonstrated that using our brain training is more effective in improving cognitive abilities than doing crosswords or other commonly recommended activities for brain fitness. Led by distinguished scientists from Mayo Clinic and the University of Southern California, the IMPACT study proved that people can make statistically significant gains in memory and processing speed if they do the right kind of scientifically designed cognitive exercises. The IMPACT study also demonstrated that the cognitive gains made by people who use Posit Science programs “generalize,” or extend, to everyday life situations. This means that if you do a lot of crossword puzzles, you will probably get very good at them. However, if you use a Posit Science program, you will find it easier to think more quickly and remember more information even when you’re not using the program. Read more about the IMPACT study and the IHAMS study.