Is the company affiliated with a university or other institution?

No, not directly. However, most members of our Scientific Advisory Board are professors at leading universities around the globe, including: Cambridge University (Great Britain); the Institute for Language and Speech (Greece); Johns Hopkins University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Riken Brain Science Institute (Japan); Rutgers University; Stanford University; the University of California at San Francisco; the…

When and why was Posit Science founded?

Posit Science was founded (as Neuroscience Solutions Corporation) in July 2002 to develop brain health programs based on the latest advances in neuroscience research. We strive to move technologies out of the laboratories and into the hands of people, where they can do the most good. The company received its first round of venture financing…

What does Posit Science do?

Posit Science works with a global team of scientists to build scientifically validated, non-invasive programs for improving brain health. These practical tools act on breakthroughs in the science of brain plasticity–the ability of the brain to change itself at any age. Unlike other companies that exercise memory directly, our brain training exercises focus on the…

What if I want to take a break from training?

Recommendation We realize that there might be times where it will be difficult to maintain your training. For example, you might need to take a break to go on vacation or maybe your life has become extra busy for a while. The good news is that even after taking a break from training the benefits…

What if I get bored with an exercise?

Recommendation  If you find yourself getting bored with an exercise, take a break from that exercise for a while and come back to it at a future date. Why?  It is important that you are motivated and alert when doing the exercises to maximize the training effect. Being alert and interested causes the brain to…

What if I don’t like an exercise?

Recommendation It’s a good idea to complete as many BrainHQ exercises as you can. However, if you really don’t like one, skip it! Why? If you continue to use an exercise you dislike, you may want to quit your brain training. Continuing to exercise your brain is far more important than completing an individual exercise!

How many times should I repeat a level?

Recommendation  You must beat your baseline for each level to unlock the next level. That means you have to repeat each level at least once. However, many people ask whether they should repeat levels more than once to increase their performance (shown in their number of stars). That’s a great idea. We recommend you challenge…

How should I choose what to do?

Recommendation  There are two ways to train in BrainHQ: personalized training and choosing exercises yourself. Personalized training (available only to subscribers) customizes a schedule for you based on your unique preferences and performance. It’s a great way to train if you’ve subscribed to BrainHQ and want expert input. If you’d like to direct your own…