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Science·April 28, 2026·3 min read

Why five minutes a day beats an hour on Sunday

The neurochemistry of consolidation has a hard preference for spaced, daily attention, and it explains why every brain-training app that asked you to grind for 30 minutes failed you.

EWDr. Elena Whitford · Head of Science
Research·May 2, 2026

The best memory training apps in 2026, honestly evaluated

An evidence-based comparison of the major brain-training apps in 2026 (BrainHQ, Lumosity, Peak, Elevate, CogniFit, BrightYears), ranked by research backing, what they actually train, pricing, and who they're built for.

Science·April 30, 2026

The 14 modifiable dementia risk factors, explained

The Lancet Commission's 2024 report concluded that around 45% of dementia cases are linked to fourteen modifiable risk factors. Here is the full list, with what to do about each.