Seems like everyone today either goes to the gym or exercises regularly. At the very least, everyone is aware of the health benefits of regular exercise to your long-term health and overall well-being. But did you know that your brain needs exercise too?
When it comes to brain fitness training, brainHQ is best in class. Built by a team of top neuro-scientists, with exercises proven in dozens of published studies to make real and lasting improvements in brain function, brainHQ is your personal brain gym. It is an online brain-training system that represents over 30 years of research in neurological science and related medicine.
brainHQ has 29 online exercises that works out attention, brain speed, memory, people skills, navigation and intelligence. It was built specially for you and fits into a busy life. Changing your brain takes some work—so while the brainHQ exercises are sometimes fun, they can also be difficult. But they always give a useful, meaningful workout to your unique brain. Using a special algorithm, each exercise adapts in difficulty as you work so that you always train at the optimum level for you—where you are most likely to make cognitive improvements. All you need is an internet connected device and about 5 minutes a day, or longer if your schedule allows. You can set up personal goals and training reminders so you won’t forget to train your brain!
Sounds good right? So how do you get started working out your unique brain? Head to lafourche.org homepage and click the big purple button that says - Digital Library. On the left hand side you will see the link for brainHQ. You will put in your library card number, pin number and fill out the registration information. Then you can download the app onto your device from the app store or Android store, put in your login information and start training. Remember to use your library information. The library has already purchased this amazing product for you, so no need to pay again.
Come to any of our locations for assistance with brainHQ and happy brain training!
- Laura, Library Director