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TheStar: Lumosity Review

TheStar Writes:

"Visually, the game is nowhere near an $80 annual "rental," as it were, but there is clearly some serious science in its technical design; substance (way) before style. Plus, creators at Lumo Labs are always adding new features and tests (apparently), so it's not like you're waiting for the sequel to come out. This is it, upgrade included (also apparently)."

"Boasting a long list of actual doctors, neuroscientists and other certified smart people in the developer credits, Lumosity really does seem like videogaming that's good for your brain. Imparting a genuine sense of satisfaction along the way is quite the bonus -- it feels like "fun."

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Online Gaming Curbs Cravings

GamerFitnation: Studies have shown that online gaming has been shown to reduce cravings for snacks and junk food.

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Brain Training Games Are Bunk

From the article, "We’re all familiar with the strategies, and most of us are guarded when it comes to them. We’ve been hyper exposed to “before and after” pictures promising easy diets. Our email boxes have been inundated with products promising herbal supplements and treatments to promote penile growth. Snake oil salesmen are everywhere, looking to pray on desperation."

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