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What’s your APPtitude?
Train your
brain to reach
its peak
By Amanda Merriman
The science of neuroplasticity is intriguing to me. The brain is an amazing organ. I rmly believe in living my life with a growth mindset, and I actively look for ways to challenge myself.
For me, the Peak app is a way to tap into this belief. Peak is free to download for iOS and Android devices. Once you download the app and create a pro le, your next task is to complete some
baseline testing in the
form of short games.
How well you perform
in these games
determines your
Peak Brain Score
(PBS). There are six
categories within
your PBS, which
include: memory,
emotion, problem
solving, focus,
language, and
mental agility. Peak
displays your results
in visually interesting graphics showing the relationship between these categories. To spark your competitive nature, see how your score compares to others by age, profession or friends with the app.
Peak will send you daily reminders to complete your 15-minute brain workout if you like. Users bene t from the way this app adapts to their performance, which keeps things challenging. Peak also takes into account if you have color blindness or dyslexia.
You have the option to upgrade to a Pro account via a monthly, yearly or lifetime subscription. Family plans are available too. The Pro account o ers access to more games, longer personalized workouts,
and more advanced statistics about your performance. I have enjoyed using my free account, though I haven’t used it daily. The games are a fun challenge. I’m curious to see how my scores improve over time. However, I am unsure if it is worth paying for a subscription. Instead, the free account seems like an interesting activity to keep up with. Meanwhile, I plan to keep up with habits that also help with brain function like proper sleep, exercise, reading and social interaction.
Do you know of a useful or fun app?
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