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9 pieces from the BrightYears Journal, grouped for deeper topical browsing.

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Research·May 18, 2026·4 min read

BrightYears vs. Elevate: an honest comparison

Elevate is an award-winning brain-training app focused on communication and writing skills. BrightYears is built for memory in adults 45+. Here is the honest comparison.

BYThe BrightYears Team · BrightYears Editorial
Research·May 7, 2026

BrainHQ pricing in 2026: monthly vs yearly

BrainHQ offers monthly and yearly personal subscriptions. Here is how the plans work, what the price buys, and how it compares.

Research·May 6, 2026

21 brain health statistics for 2026, every one cited

21 brain-health statistics for 2026, each with a primary-source citation. Dementia prevalence, modifiable risk factors, training evidence, and prognosis.

Research·May 3, 2026

N-back training: does it really improve fluid intelligence?

N-back training is one of the most-studied and most-contested cognitive interventions. Here is what the evidence shows about transfer to working memory and IQ.

Research·May 3, 2026

BrightYears vs. Lumosity: an honest comparison

Lumosity is the most-downloaded brain-training app and was fined by the FTC in 2016. BrightYears is newer and more focused. Here is the honest comparison.

Research·May 3, 2026

BrightYears vs. BrainHQ: an honest comparison

BrainHQ has 300+ studies and the strongest research base in the category. BrightYears is shorter, simpler, and built for daily use. Which is right for you?

Research·May 3, 2026

The ACTIVE trial: what cognitive training actually showed

The ACTIVE trial is the strongest evidence in cognitive training: speed-of-processing training cut dementia risk by 29% at ten years.

Research·May 2, 2026

Is brain training a scam? An honest look at what the evidence shows

Brain training is not a scam, but the marketing has been one. Here is what the science actually supports, what it doesn't, and how to tell the difference.

Research·May 2, 2026

The best memory training apps in 2026, honestly evaluated

An evidence-based ranking of the best memory training apps in 2026 (BrainHQ, Lumosity, Peak, Elevate, CogniFit, BrightYears) by research and use case.