The Topsfield Town Library is excited to unveil its newest resource for the community. BrainHQ, the online brain-training platform that helps users maintain and improve cognitive performance. All Topsfield Library card holders will be able to access this resource for free. The Topsfield Town Library is the first library in the state of Massachusetts to offer this resource to residents.
Using BrainHQ
BrainHQ is designed to be for everyone. Each BrainHQ exercise continuously adapts to an individual user’s performance, challenging the user with progressively tougher activities. Users can track their progress and compare their scores to other users in their demographic.
To take advantage of this new resource from the Topsfield Town Library, follow this link (also available on our resources page). Log in with your Topsfield Town Library card number and PIN, and create a BrainHQ account with an email address and password. You’ll only have to do this once!
Once you do this, you can download the BrainHQ mobile app and log in on your phone, tablet, or other mobile device, or use your computer if you prefer. Simply click “log in” and log in with the Username and Password you just created.
Once you’re logged in, you’re good to take advantage of the library’s subscription! Use the mobile app, or log into your account on brainhq.com.
The BrainHQ mobile app is available in the Google Play store and the Apple App Store.
Benefits of BrainHQ: Reducing Dementia Risks and more
BrainHQ recently received positive press in the Boston Globe and other outlets, because its exercises and assessments have been shown beneficial in more than 140 peer-reviewed articles in medical and science journals, including possibly lower the risk of dementia up to 25%. See, for example “Impact of cognitive training on claims-based diagnosed dementia over 20 years: evidence from the ACTIVE study.”
The ACTIVE Study (2,832 people) generated dozens of papers on the effects of the BrainHQ exercise Double Decision. Among other things, they showed that BrainHQ users significantly improved visual processing speed, improved mood (people felt more confident and had a 38% reduction in the risk of developing depressive symptoms), and improved driving safety–cutting at fault-car crash risk by 48%. Many effects were still significant several years later, even without continuous training. These findings represent real improvements in aspects of brain health that are important to work, safety, and the enjoyment of life.
