Study: Brain Training Reverses 10 Years of Cognitive Aging in World First

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The Spin

Narrative A

This breakthrough research proves brain training actually works by boosting acetylcholine levels and reversing a decade of cognitive aging in just 10 weeks. Unlike generic puzzles, specialized speed-processing games create fundamental brain-wide changes that preserve the key neurotransmitter essential for memory and focus.

CNN

Narrative B

Brain games are nothing more than expensive snake oil preying on seniors' fears about cognitive decline. The scientific consensus from leading researchers at Stanford and Max Planck reveals that these products deliver only narrow, fleeting improvements that don't translate into real-world benefits or prevent dementia, as falsely advertised.

Stanford Center on Longevity