Results from the Warfighter Brain Fitness Study, a Combination of Two Brain Fitness Programs
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A new study published in Military Medicine demonstrates that targeted cognitive training can significantly strengthen resilience among U.S. warfighters. Research evaluated the combined impact of two brain-training programs: the SMART™ (Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training) program developed by Center for BrainHealth and the BrainHQ digital cognitive training platform developed by Posit Science.“”
"US military leadership is acutely aware of the importance of building warfighters with the resilience to sustain cognitive performance and psychological well-being under extremely demanding conditions," said lead researcher Leanne Young, PhD, an ARA subject matter expert and engineering director.
Findings highlight how neuroscience-based training strategies can improve cognitive performance and psychological resilience in military personnel facing extreme stress, sleep deprivation, and operational demands. Center for BrainHealth’s SMART program plays a central role by training higher-order cognitive skills such as strategic reasoning, mental flexibility, focus and decision-making — capabilities critical for mission readiness and rapid adaptation under pressure.“”
“"This study offers further strong confirmation that just as the right physical training builds physical resilience, the right cognitive training builds cognitive resilience," noted Henry Mahncke, PhD, CEO of Posit Science, which makes the brain exercise app, BrainHQ.
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