Memory: Is There an App for That?
Chatelaine (English)|Summer 2023
Why you should exercise caution with brain games on your phone
Ayesha Habib
Memory: Is There an App for That?

WHEN IT COMES TO brain health, Weasy hacks won't cut it. According to Toronto-based neuropsychologist Dr. Angela Troyer, we should be cautious of apps that claim to improve your memory in five minutes. "If you use a program over and over again, you'll get better at those games," she says. "But does that mean you'll be better at remembering where your glasses are?"

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