Can brain training really boost intelligence

That's possible. Memory and decision making doesn't have anything to do with each other. Of course, memory can be increased, but even people with lesser memories can take correct logical decisions.

It is seen from a research that various brain training methods simply enhance your capacity to retain memory. This is like increasing RAM in a computer. But these do not help capacity to take decision.

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Very true, in fact there are different methods to improve working capacity of our brain but the decision making is something that is natural and depends on individuals. Incidentally, I read an article or news item recently which said that if older people do not keep their minds active by way of video games or other methods, they may forget the difference in between kitchen and a toilet. :ohmy:

Ability to hold information in mind is altogether a different proposition from the ability to reasoning. Retentive capacity may help you in piling up the information. But its only reasoning and intelligence will help the piled data to arrange in the required order. A disorderly data is nothing but clutter and chaos.

It is seen from a research that various brain training methods simply enhance your capacity to retain memory. This is like increasing RAM in a computer. But these do not help capacity to take decision.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/362661/039brain-training039-boosts-working-memory.html

Very true, in fact there are different methods to improve working capacity of our brain but the decision making is something that is natural and depends on individuals. Incidentally, I read an article or news item recently which said that if older people do not keep their minds active by way of video games or other methods, they may forget the difference in between kitchen and a toilet. :ohmy:

Keeping brain active is a exercise of brain, it may be way of video game our reading books or solving puzzels.

It is seen from a research that various brain training methods simply enhance your capacity to retain memory. This is like increasing RAM in a computer. But these do not help capacity to take decision.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/362661/039brain-training039-boosts-working-memory.html

Very true, in fact there are different methods to improve working capacity of our brain but the decision making is something that is natural and depends on individuals. Incidentally, I read an article or news item recently which said that if older people do not keep their minds active by way of video games or other methods, they may forget the difference in between kitchen and a toilet. :ohmy:

Keeping brain active is a exercise of brain, it may be way of video game our reading books or solving puzzels.

When you say exercise, it can come in any form. What you mentioned are also the way and means of keeping the brain active. It can, and does differ from person to person.

It is seen from a research that various brain training methods simply enhance your capacity to retain memory. This is like increasing RAM in a computer. But these do not help capacity to take decision.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/362661/039brain-training039-boosts-working-memory.html

Very true, in fact there are different methods to improve working capacity of our brain but the decision making is something that is natural and depends on individuals. Incidentally, I read an article or news item recently which said that if older people do not keep their minds active by way of video games or other methods, they may forget the difference in between kitchen and a toilet. :ohmy:

Keeping brain active is a exercise of brain, it may be way of video game our reading books or solving puzzels.

When you say exercise, it can come in any form. What you mentioned are also the way and means of keeping the brain active. It can, and does differ from person to person.

Yes reaction and grasping capacity may differ but the purpose is same 'keep brain active'

It is seen from a research that various brain training methods simply enhance your capacity to retain memory. This is like increasing RAM in a computer. But these do not help capacity to take decision.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/362661/039brain-training039-boosts-working-memory.html

Very true, in fact there are different methods to improve working capacity of our brain but the decision making is something that is natural and depends on individuals. Incidentally, I read an article or news item recently which said that if older people do not keep their minds active by way of video games or other methods, they may forget the difference in between kitchen and a toilet. :ohmy:

Keeping brain active is a exercise of brain, it may be way of video game our reading books or solving puzzels.

When you say exercise, it can come in any form. What you mentioned are also the way and means of keeping the brain active. It can, and does differ from person to person.

Yes reaction and grasping capacity may differ but the purpose is same 'keep brain active'

When the intention itself is that of keeping the brain active, then that purpose will be solved. But for some people, a certain activity may look trivial and for some others it may seem challenging. It differs from every person as well as the interests.

It is seen from a research that various brain training methods simply enhance your capacity to retain memory. This is like increasing RAM in a computer. But these do not help capacity to take decision.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/362661/039brain-training039-boosts-working-memory.html

Very true, in fact there are different methods to improve working capacity of our brain but the decision making is something that is natural and depends on individuals. Incidentally, I read an article or news item recently which said that if older people do not keep their minds active by way of video games or other methods, they may forget the difference in between kitchen and a toilet. :ohmy:

Keeping brain active is a exercise of brain, it may be way of video game our reading books or solving puzzels.

When you say exercise, it can come in any form. What you mentioned are also the way and means of keeping the brain active. It can, and does differ from person to person.

Yes reaction and grasping capacity may differ but the purpose is same 'keep brain active'

When the intention itself is that of keeping the brain active, then that purpose will be solved. But for some people, a certain activity may look trivial and for some others it may seem challenging. It differs from every person as well as the interests.

It proves the very purpose of thread topic is absolutely right. One can only train a brain but intelligence comes naturally.

It is seen from a research that various brain training methods simply enhance your capacity to retain memory. This is like increasing RAM in a computer. But these do not help capacity to take decision.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/362661/039brain-training039-boosts-working-memory.html

When efficiency is increased through practice it shows the positive outcome.Intelligence is afterall efficiency and the ability to grasp one's surroundings and react to it in the most efficient manner.Altgough it is hereditory, whatever is inherited can still be enhanced through practice..

It is seen from a research that various brain training methods simply enhance your capacity to retain memory. This is like increasing RAM in a computer. But these do not help capacity to take decision.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/362661/039brain-training039-boosts-working-memory.html

Very true, in fact there are different methods to improve working capacity of our brain but the decision making is something that is natural and depends on individuals. Incidentally, I read an article or news item recently which said that if older people do not keep their minds active by way of video games or other methods, they may forget the difference in between kitchen and a toilet. :ohmy:

Keeping brain active is a exercise of brain, it may be way of video game our reading books or solving puzzels.

When you say exercise, it can come in any form. What you mentioned are also the way and means of keeping the brain active. It can, and does differ from person to person.

Yes reaction and grasping capacity may differ but the purpose is same 'keep brain active'

When the intention itself is that of keeping the brain active, then that purpose will be solved. But for some people, a certain activity may look trivial and for some others it may seem challenging. It differs from every person as well as the interests.

Brain is also a muscle. Regular work outs will keep you fit. But when it comes to boosting of IQ, it has limited possibilities.

It is seen from a research that various brain training methods simply enhance your capacity to retain memory. This is like increasing RAM in a computer. But these do not help capacity to take decision.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/362661/039brain-training039-boosts-working-memory.html

RAM is the temporary memory and with every restart it is lost and write again, memory could have been a sense of super fetch technology which can be temporarily saved in some flash drive and when inserted it works again.

It is seen from a research that various brain training methods simply enhance your capacity to retain memory. This is like increasing RAM in a computer. But these do not help capacity to take decision.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/362661/039brain-training039-boosts-working-memory.html

Very true, in fact there are different methods to improve working capacity of our brain but the decision making is something that is natural and depends on individuals. Incidentally, I read an article or news item recently which said that if older people do not keep their minds active by way of video games or other methods, they may forget the difference in between kitchen and a toilet. :ohmy:

Keeping brain active is a exercise of brain, it may be way of video game our reading books or solving puzzels.

When you say exercise, it can come in any form. What you mentioned are also the way and means of keeping the brain active. It can, and does differ from person to person.

Yes reaction and grasping capacity may differ but the purpose is same 'keep brain active'

When the intention itself is that of keeping the brain active, then that purpose will be solved. But for some people, a certain activity may look trivial and for some others it may seem challenging. It differs from every person as well as the interests.

Brain is also a muscle. Regular work outs will keep you fit. But when it comes to boosting of IQ, it has limited possibilities.

I think reasoning and solving challenging questions should be a better exercise when it comes to keeping the brain more active and increasing the overall thinking capacity of the brain. There are some tricky interview questions that can also be tried at times.

It is seen from a research that various brain training methods simply enhance your capacity to retain memory. This is like increasing RAM in a computer. But these do not help capacity to take decision.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/362661/039brain-training039-boosts-working-memory.html

Very true, in fact there are different methods to improve working capacity of our brain but the decision making is something that is natural and depends on individuals. Incidentally, I read an article or news item recently which said that if older people do not keep their minds active by way of video games or other methods, they may forget the difference in between kitchen and a toilet. :ohmy:

Keeping brain active is a exercise of brain, it may be way of video game our reading books or solving puzzels.

When you say exercise, it can come in any form. What you mentioned are also the way and means of keeping the brain active. It can, and does differ from person to person.

Yes reaction and grasping capacity may differ but the purpose is same 'keep brain active'

When the intention itself is that of keeping the brain active, then that purpose will be solved. But for some people, a certain activity may look trivial and for some others it may seem challenging. It differs from every person as well as the interests.

Brain is also a muscle. Regular work outs will keep you fit. But when it comes to boosting of IQ, it has limited possibilities.

I think reasoning and solving challenging questions should be a better exercise when it comes to keeping the brain more active and increasing the overall thinking capacity of the brain. There are some tricky interview questions that can also be tried at times.

Having an analytical attitude will help. Yes, answering challenging questions based on reasoning will help in boosting IQ. You can add puzzles like Sudoku and crossword puzzles also to the list.

It is seen from a research that various brain training methods simply enhance your capacity to retain memory. This is like increasing RAM in a computer. But these do not help capacity to take decision.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/362661/039brain-training039-boosts-working-memory.html

Very true, in fact there are different methods to improve working capacity of our brain but the decision making is something that is natural and depends on individuals. Incidentally, I read an article or news item recently which said that if older people do not keep their minds active by way of video games or other methods, they may forget the difference in between kitchen and a toilet. :ohmy:

Keeping brain active is a exercise of brain, it may be way of video game our reading books or solving puzzels.

When you say exercise, it can come in any form. What you mentioned are also the way and means of keeping the brain active. It can, and does differ from person to person.

Yes reaction and grasping capacity may differ but the purpose is same 'keep brain active'

reaction and grasping power of two person never equal, I feel that some person have god gifted sharp mind.

Brain is a complex set up application, only minute percentage of it is still traceable by medical scientists, there is long way to go, possibly for creating an artificial brain structures.

Brain is a complex set up application, only minute percentage of it is still traceable by medical scientists, there is long way to go, possibly for creating an artificial brain structures.

In case scientists could find a way to make people intelligent by genetic changes, it would be too long and costly process.

Brain is a complex set up application, only minute percentage of it is still traceable by medical scientists, there is long way to go, possibly for creating an artificial brain structures.

In case scientists could find a way to make people intelligent by genetic changes, it would be too long and costly process.

...and doesn't look to materialize in the near future even if the experiments are underway now. Decoding the brain isn't easy and it will require the brains of Him itself to do so...

That's possible. Memory and decision making doesn't have anything to do with each other. Of course, memory can be increased, but even people with lesser memories can take correct logical decisions.

You don't need memory for decisions. Now with computers and diary, we need not memorize. We need logic and reasoning to arrive at decisions.

That's possible. Memory and decision making doesn't have anything to do with each other. Of course, memory can be increased, but even people with lesser memories can take correct logical decisions.

You don't need memory for decisions. Now with computers and diary, we need not memorize. We need logic and reasoning to arrive at decisions.

Decision making is all about discretion. It doesn't mean that a decision of one kind holds good for all occasions. Hence discretion clubbed with application of known existing conditions is real decision making.

That's possible. Memory and decision making doesn't have anything to do with each other. Of course, memory can be increased, but even people with lesser memories can take correct logical decisions.

You don't need memory for decisions. Now with computers and diary, we need not memorize. We need logic and reasoning to arrive at decisions.

That's rightly put. Memory and decision making are two entirely different things. That is why computers still do not have the power of decision making like humans, though their memory storing capacity is far too big.