Why can I see two images?

Why can I see two images?

Can you see a saxophone player in this image, or a girl’s face? Your clever brain takes short-cuts and decides what you most likely want to see. In this optical illusion, your brain makes a decision between the negative and positive light used to create the...
Try our new Memory games.

Try our new Memory games.

The Memory.Foundation (that’s us!) in partnership with The University of Auckland have developed games just for you! WHY? To exercise six key memory skills. (The ones everyone over 50 needs to have strong and agile.) The games are fun to play and will strengthen...
7-Day Brain Boost Plan is here

7-Day Brain Boost Plan is here

Great news! You’ve asked for it – We’ve researched and gathered the best of the best for you. In our 7 Day Brain Booster Plan we show you exactly how to set up the new brain habits you need. You’ll FEEL healthier You’ll BE healthier AND...
Are Your Eyes Deceiving You?

Are Your Eyes Deceiving You?

Can you rely on what you see? Your brain has a lot of work to do when you are trying to interpret an image. Both right and left brain connections are being activated as you understand where the artist is leading you. Maurits Cornelis Escher (usually M. C. Escher) was...
Move It or Lose It!

Move It or Lose It!

Can exercise REALLY alter the structure of the brain? And keep Alzheimer’s away? Science says YES! Stephen M. Rao, a professor at the Schey Center for Cognitive Neuroimaging at the Cleveland Clinic, oversaw s study of almost 100 older men and women, aged 65 to...
How well can you read faces?

How well can you read faces?

When you look at someone Can you tell what they are thinking? Or feeling?   And does it matter? YES! Recognizing how others are reacting is the first big step in getting along with others. And that matters, doesn’t it? Professor Simon Baron-Cohen of The...