Author: DynamicBrain Inc.
Publication: Monthly Newsletter
Published Date: June 22, 2024

It’s been an ongoing global challenge managing brain health and understanding how performance changes across a lifespan. Most people don’t undergo regular cognitive check-ups unless there is a specific reason for them such as a brain injury or symptoms of dementia. We’re now excited to share that you’ll be soon able to measure and improve your brain performance anytime and anywhere!

A newly published study has shown that it’s feasible for people to measure their brain health using Posit Science’s newly developed toolbox of assessments on their own at home or through a healthcare provider. The goal in creating this toolbox of assessments is to help fill a current void in standard healthcare as cognitive check-ups should be included in annual physical exams.

Please don’t forget to do your brain training today, and, if you still don’t have full access, join now.

Kind regards, Frieda Fanni President DynamicBrain Inc. DynamicBrain Inc. is the Canadian partner of Posit Science Corporation since 2010 providing brain fitness program BrainHQ in English and French.

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