Brain training takes aging Japan by storm – Aging – MSNBC.com
April 13, 2006 by Mary Wynne-Wynter
Interesting how Japanese seniors are raising consciousness along with cognitive.
Brain training takes aging Japan by storm – Aging – MSNBC.com
Brain training takes aging Japan by storm
Programs offer quizzes, arithmetic drills to help keep seniors sharp
Those involved in the phenomenon agree that the interest in
brain training comes from a desire to minimize the inevitable effects
of aging among Japan’s graying population, but cited differing reasons
for it becoming a national obsession.Brain scientist Kawashima said people were fed up with materialism and were eager to seek other means of fulfillment.
“There is the issue of aging society, but more than that, I think people want to train and elevate their inner self.”
Nintendo’s Toyoda said it was part of a health-conscience craze which has been around for years now.
“Health consciousness is branching out … It’s a trend.”
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