Brain Fitness Program FAQs

What is the Brain Fitness Program?
I already own InSight/DriveSharp. Will the Brain Fitness Program benefit me too?
What exercises does the Brain Fitness Program include?
What are the benefits that I can get from using the Brain Fitness Program?
Can I use the Brain Fitness Program if I have hearing loss?
Can I use the Brain Fitness Program if I have tinnitus?
Why does the Brain Fitness Program cost $395?
Who can benefit from using the Brain Fitness Program?
How do I pick which program is right for me?
Does the Brain Fitness Program work for people who have Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, or other cognitive conditions?
How long does the Brain Fitness Program take to complete?
What if I don’t have much computer experience?
What are the minimum computer requirements for the Brain Fitness Program?

What is the Brain Fitness Program?
The Brain Fitness Program is Posit Science’s flagship program for auditory processing (listening) and memory. The Brain Fitness Program features six computer-based exercises that target different elements of listening. The exercises are scientifically designed to improve the quality and quantity of the information your brain absorbs from your ears. This results in faster auditory processing, an improvement in working memory, and increased production of chemicals in the brain that help it remember.

I already own InSight/DriveSharp. Will the Brain Fitness Program benefit me too?
Absolutely! The Brain Fitness Program improves auditory processing (listening), rather than the visual processing of DriveSharp and InSight. Adding an auditory brain workout to your visual one will amplify benefits. 

What exercises does the Brain Fitness Program include?
The Brain Fitness Program features six exercises that target the brain’s auditory processing (listening) abilities:

• High or Low? Encourages faster sound processing to help the brain respond to even the quickest speech.
• Tell Us Apart Gives the brain practice distinguishing similar sounds to help it interpret speech and store clear memories of it.
• Match It! Aims to improve the clarity of memory by sharpening the precision with which the brain processes sound.
• Sound Replay Pushes the brain to remember information in order, which affects the ability to engage in and remember conversation.
• Listen and Do Works out working memory, the short-term memory that is critical in almost all cognitive tasks related to thinking.
• Story Teller Promotes stronger memory for details to strengthen communication abilities.

What are the benefits that I can get from using the Brain Fitness Program? People who use the Brain Fitness Program experience a wide variety of cognitive benefits and improvements in their everyday lives. In fact, a recent clinical trial called the IMPACT study found that people who used the Brain Fitness Program ended up with an average increase of 131% in processing speed. Faster auditory processing helps people keep up with conversation, which in turn improves comprehension and memory. 88% of people in the IMPACT study who completed the program reached processing speeds typical of people under age 40. (No one in the study was under age 65.)
Brain Fitness Program users also gained an average of 10 years improvement in memory, and three out of four people in the study reported benefits in their everyday lives such as being able to remember a shopping list without writing it down, hearing conversations more clearly in noisy restaurants, and feeling more confident and better about themselves overall.

Can I use the Brain Fitness Program if I have hearing loss?
The Brain Fitness Program can be used with hearing aids. If you can watch and listen to a television at a regular distance and at a reasonable volume, you will be able to use the program with no problems.

Can I use the Brain Fitness Program if I have tinnitus?
If you have tinnitus you will still be able to use the program and will see results that are similar to the benefits that other users experience.

Why does the Brain Fitness Program cost $395?
Posit Science is committed to delivering brain fitness software programs that truly work. That requires a significant investment in science and research. Most other games and programs, including crossword puzzles and many “brain games,” do not make this investment—and there is no reason to believe that they effectively improve cognitive function or stave off dementia. To continue to invest in the science and build programs that genuinely improve the brains and the lives of our customers, we must charge a higher price.

Who can benefit from using the Brain Fitness Program?
We believe everyone who wants to keep their mind sharp and do something to improve their cognitive performance can benefit from our programs. In fact, a major clinical trial called the IMPACT study has shown that every adult can benefit from Posit Science programs regardless of age or other factors.

How do I pick which program is right for me?
Try using our Buyer’s Guide to get a recommendation based on your needs.

Does the Brain Fitness Program work for people who have Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, or other cognitive conditions?
Preliminary study results demonstrate that the Brain Fitness Program can help people with cognitive symptoms related to a number of conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, schizophrenia, chemobrain, and others. Larger trials are needed, but the results so far have been very promising.

What if I don’t have much computer experience?
Hundreds of people who have used our programs in studies have never used a computer before. Our programs are designed to be used just by pointing and clicking—not much more difficult than using a television remote control.

How long does the Brain Fitness Program take to complete?
The Brain Fitness Program is designed to be easy-to-use and to fit into any lifestyle. Regular use can range from 15 minutes a day to as much time as you prefer. There are approximately 40 hours of original content in the Brain Fitness Program.

What are the minimum computer requirements for the Brain Fitness Program?
The Brain Fitness Program is available for Macs and PCs