Lumosity complaints 
I was reading about Lumosity online brain training and found complaints related to subscription cancellation and customer service. Any input? Thanks.

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Vitamins for age-related memory loss? 
I am 70 years old and am experiencing age-related memory loss. Would you recommend 2-3 vitamins that you consider the best? Thanks very much, Larry

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How to remember complicated diagrams? 
I have dyslexia and a very bad short term memory. However, I have very recently found out about memory techniques such as the journey method and roman ...

Brain trainer luminosity  
Cannot get past the birthday set up for brain trainer luminosity! How do I?

Doug's Reply. I'm not sure why you are having that problem. You might ...

6 year old son can not focus or remember what he studied 
My son is very active and very mechanical minded. But his problems are:

1. If I ask him tell the English alphabets, he can tell very quickly, but if ...

Quantitative Reasoning difficulty 
My daughter is very bright and scored very well in the Inview test. Her Quantitative Reasoning is exceptionally LOW compared to all other areas. What ...

Printable triple yahtzee score cards 
Do you have free printable triple yahtzee score cards?

Doug's Reply: Actually, I don't have any "triple" yahtzee score cards at present. However, I ...

How to reduce my speed in speaking? 
I'm too fast in everything when compared to others of my age group... too fast in speaking.. too fast in walking.. too fast in completing a job.. too, too ...

Problem with Remembering Routes 
My problem may sound very uncommon to you...I'm a 23 yr old male..I am having difficulty in remembering the routes and places...yes! sounds weird I know....

Can't concentrate when studying 
I am not able concentrate my mind on studying. Why can't I remember things so fast? I need lots of time, how can I reduce it?

Doug's Reply: There ...

Concentrate in my studies 
I cant concentrate in my studies. I get easily distracted. How can i improve myself in these terms?

Doug's Reply: You definitely need to create a ...

Problem with long-term memory 
I have a short memory whatever i read i forget after 2 or 4 days even sometimes i am unable to remember a person name whom I met last week. This are the ...

Question about the Journey Method 
I'd like to ask you a question on Journey method memorization technique. How long a journey can we make to memorize huge computer books like Microsoft ...

Night-shift worker memory tips 
It says here in your tips for better memory to have enough sleep at night. I'm awake at night because I work on a graveyard shift, can you suggest ways ...

Smell like fish oil 
I've been wanting to try the fish oil supplements, but my mom says I'll start to smell like fish whenever I sweat. Is that true?

Doug's Reply: In ...

How to improve concentration 
I was wondering about the supplement Synaptol. I am no where near ADD and so on. I have been researching about this question on the net, but i can't find ...

Problem remembering colours 
I have a good brain but I have problems with coulours. I hate coulours so much because I am all time forgetting the name of the coulour and names of actors ...

Tips for learning Russian? 
I came across your website when googling on memory. The reason I'm writing is that my son's taking Russian this semester. He's been in class one week, and ...

How to memorize dance steps 
I've always had memory problems. Its due to a very traumatic childhood. I'm now 28 and have noticed my lack of memory even more so and it frustrates me....

Memorize legal information 
I'm looking for a good way to memorize legal information such as definitions of crimes and lists of words. Would the scripture technique be a good tool?...

How can I memorise sign language? 
I was really pleased to find your website. I am learning British sign language and was wondering if you could tell me which of the memory improvement techniques ...

Sokoban level 5 solution? 
Sokoban level 5 is not possible. Can you tell me how to do it?

Doug's Reply. Unfortunately I do not have the solutions for the Sokoban puzzle game....

Waiting to start Synaptol 
My son is on Focalin XR for his ADHD. Is there a waiting period between stopping that and starting the Synaptol?

Doug's Reply. I am not sure. For ...

Sorting out Symptoms of Disorders 
How do you sort out symptoms of dementia, old age, other mental disorders?

Doug's Reply: Physicians look at several factors when attempting to establish ...

Forgetting faces  Not rated yet
I seem to forget the faces of people I meet. Recently I went to a new place for a hair cut, the barber and I got talking and had a nice friendly chat during ...

Memorial Day Puzzle  Not rated yet
I was wondering why the Marines, Navy (Sailors), and Army (Soldiers) got recognition in the word puzzle but the Air Force (Airman) didn't? I'm in the Air ...

All teeth pulled, affecting memory?   Not rated yet
I had all my teeth pulled last year. Could this be why I can't remember things I should remember? That's when my problem started.

Doug's Reply. Surprisingly,...

Difficulty in applying Memory Systems  Not rated yet
Hi! I felt the need to improve my memory, so I did a memory course and after searching the internet for more information I found your site, a very useful ...

Increase my brain memory  Not rated yet
Everybody in my classroom learn well. For example, teacher said to the students, everybody should tomorrow learn all questions. All students learn the ...

Concerta together with Synaptol?  Not rated yet
Can my daughter take Synaptol in a low dosage along with her Concerta she takes daily?

Doug's Reply. I have not heard of any negative interactions ...

After reading I forget what I have read  Not rated yet
After studying my subject I forget the answers to the questions. How to store in my memory, and how to concentrate on my studies? I am losing everything ...

Some games not working?  Not rated yet
This site is a great job. Thank you. However, some of the games are not working. Grid16 is one of them. I don't remember the others though. Also, Gyroball ...

How long to train Dual N-Back  Not rated yet
Thanks for website, lots of good stuff. One question in regard to the Dual N-back game. You state that it needs to be done 20 minutes per day. Does that ...

Country where Swanson products are made  Not rated yet
I'd prefer to buy American made products which may not guarantee quality but at least the products probably won't kill you. I hope.

Doug's Reply. Not ...

Birdwatching game in Lumosity  Not rated yet
How can I improve my performance on Birdwatching? I have a terrible time finding the bird in the background and by the time I do find it, if I do, I have ...

Need to add a Typing Speed Test  Not rated yet
I think that you should get more typing games... so like i can see how many words i can type per minute, other than that, good website!! (:

Also,...

Depression, anxiety & low memory power  Not rated yet
Sir, I have been suffering from mental problem for last 4 to 5 years. My parents had tried so many medication method for me to improve myself.

Even ...

How to overcome exam fear  Not rated yet
I cannot remember answers after reading. I could not concentrate well in exam halls. My handwriting is also not good when i write in exams. How can i overcome ...

Do the mini games really work?  Not rated yet
Do it really work to be smart with the mini games? I always wanted to get super smart but i think is hard. But i hope u answer.

Doug's Reply. The ...

ADHD/ADD Supplements?  Not rated yet
I have been diagnosed with ADHD. I have been reading your website, it is great. I read about how the amino acids help to improve memory and concentration....

Memory improvement tips for older learners   Not rated yet
I am a retired Superintendent from R&B Department of Andhra Pradesh. After one year of my retirement, I have passed the Pre-recruitment examination to ...

Lumosity Memory Match  Not rated yet
Hi there, I'm really struggling to make any progress on Lumosity's Memory Match... do you have any tips?

Regards,
Brent

PS. I'm really impressed ...

Brain Tuner  Not rated yet
I like using Brain Tuner as a "warm up", it gets the cogs moving. However it would be much more helpful if, when an incorrect entry is made, the correct ...

Are the games compatible with iPad?  Not rated yet
Compatible with iPad?

Doug's Reply. I'm not sure, Roderick. I don't have an iPad myself. Most of the games are written in Flash, and I've heard the ...

Forget what I have studied  Not rated yet
I am a 3rd year engineering student, I always forget whatever I have studied, within a very minimum span of time... I madly regret my inability to keep ...

Start brain games  Not rated yet
I can't get the brain games to start. I press the Small link and wait and wait and wait. Nothing happens. Ronnie

Doug's Reply. When you click ...

Concentration and memory problems  Not rated yet
I have concentration and memory problems. I cannot concentrate on one hand, and if I succeed in maintaining concentration, I cannot remember the thing ...

How to memorise my notes and poems of 20 lines  Not rated yet
I have an average memory. It is quite tough for me to remember big notes of 2 pages or even 20 line poems. Second question is can we remember big notes ...

Take time to answer  Not rated yet
I can't give answer to any question quickly. I think about it, then I conclude the answer. Even simple questions, and if I try to answer quick or do some ...

Tiredness at work  Not rated yet
I am an advocate (lawyer); my problem is that I feel tired when I talk to my clients or my case preparation and used to be seen lazy; what is the reason?...

How to increase my memory  Not rated yet
I am a student of B.Tech. 3rd semester. My memory is weak so I can learn an answer in 3 to 4 times and after sometime I forgot the answer. I am very conscious ...

Herbs for 50% memory improvement   Not rated yet
John Tesh was talking about improving your memory with this Herb, but by the time I got home and unloaded the groceries I couldn't remember what the name ...

Looking for ways to improve my memory (books, games, exercises, diet)   Not rated yet
What is the best way to improve my memory, games? diet? exercise, therapy? or other? medication?

Doug's Reply. Asking what the best way is to improve ...

Flash Card studying with seen and unseen  Not rated yet
I'm looking for a way to train for something specific. I need to remember a number of items, around 200, such as book titles or songs. Basically I need ...

Mind card Games Telling the time  Not rated yet
I have be playing the Mind card Game and i was wondering if the questions about telling the time answers were wanted in 24Hr clock or the number we would ...

Why is correct spelling important?  Not rated yet
Why were spelling standards created? For what purpose do students need to remember the exact spellings of words? By whom and when was the correct spelling ...

Can't see list of Brain Games  Not rated yet
Why can't I see the list on the right anymore?

Doug's Reply: I am not sure why you can't see the brain games list. When you go to the main 100 Free ...

Can you improve your memory while sleeping?  Not rated yet
Is it possible to improve your long-term memory while sleeping? I am also having trouble putting the brain exercises and meditation in my routine. Is there ...

Not remember what I said or who I spoke with  Not rated yet
Several times throughout the day I often forget what I said and to whom or even what I did. It could be someone telling me they're stepping out of the ...

Short term memory loss due to stroke  Not rated yet
I had a brain hemorrage back in February and I have short-term memory loss. My question is how long will it take to get back my short-term memory with ...

Selective memory loss for letters  Not rated yet
I am not going to ask for medical answers, but have you ever HEARD of a case where someone could not remember how to make letters, while still being able ...

Unwanted Thoughts  Not rated yet
My question is how to control unwanted thoughts. For example, when I am doing something at work, unrelevant thoughts are invading into my mind. How to ...

Remembering passages of information  Not rated yet
Hi, I have no idea which memory system would be best to use to remember passages of information. The following text shows part of what I want to learn:...

Fibromyalgia  Not rated yet
I was wondering if this all holds true for fibromyalgia?

Doug's Reply: I'm aware that side effects of fibromyalgia include memory and cognitive difficulties....

Speaking second language face to face  Not rated yet
I have been doing the Lumosity memory game the past month and half, how long it will take for my memory to get better. I feel is getting better, but not ...

Best way to master another language  Not rated yet
I have just finished reading your visualization and association article. I was wondering if such a way would be really efficient in memorizing both English ...

Memory competitions?  Not rated yet
Hi! Did you ever take part in a memory competition? Do you intend to do so? Best Wishes!

Doug's Reply: No, I've never competed in a memory competition....

Fish oil, Lumosity brain games subscription  Not rated yet
Your work towards improving memory for individual is awesome. Can i get more details about the fish oil for memory? Also i do have only debit card and ...

Memory for simultaneous interpretation  Not rated yet
How can I have a good memory in order to be able to do a simultaneous interpretation?

Doug's Reply: I assume that if you are doing simultaneous interpretation ...

Do memory techniques really work?  Not rated yet
Hi, how do you know all this stuff works?

Doug's Reply: There are three ways I know that memory techniques are effective:

1) I use these techniques ...

Forget date and data easily  Not rated yet
In the past my memory was sharp but in the last year I realized that I now forget things easily, whatever I read I forget some thing easily. Can you suggest ...

Best medition for vegetarian to improve memory power  Not rated yet
What is the best meditation for a vegeterian to improve memory power?

Doug's Reply: The only type of meditation I am familiar with is Mindfulness ...

Some people remember things well  Not rated yet
Why do some people remember things very well and others don't? It's very hard for me to remember things like birthdays or dates. I train my brain but after ...

Difficulty in remembering historical events  Not rated yet
What kinds of methods should I use to remember events in history?

Doug's Reply: To remember history, you usually need to recall two linked things:...

Why interested in memory improvement?  Not rated yet
I may have written you before, so my apologies if so. Really curious what your drive is for such a web site. I had a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)...

Research on Peg memory technique  Not rated yet
Hello, Im not sure if you can help me but I have used the Numeric peg system for my psychology coursework and I need to find past research that has used ...

Telling same story twice  Not rated yet
My boyfriend will sometimes tell me the same story as he cannot remember who he has told the story to. He is a doctor and talks to a lot of people every ...

Energy and brain function   Not rated yet
What are the best vitamins to promote memory and brain function? What are the best vitamins to promote physical and mental energy?

Doug's Reply: I ...

Loci Method  Not rated yet
Hi! Thank you very much for your help! I can see things better. Now, please explain me more about using events in time for the Loci Method and creating ...

Best memory training programme  Not rated yet
I live in the UK and I've visited your brilliant website on many occasions, I love the brain training games and have found all the other advice on the ...

Memorize items in a room  Not rated yet
Brilliant site! I was wondering, How do you memorise things quickly? (eg) You open up a door in a room and in a few seconds you have memorised 10 items ...

How to memorize sentences or paragraphs  Not rated yet
I really like your website and the memory systems that you describe. However, I noticed that many of the memory systems you present, such as the link system,...

Bored learning English  Not rated yet
I'm from india and preparing for MBA entrance test in my country. The entrance test involves a lot related to english and im poor at it. I find it hard ...

Best memory book for students?  Not rated yet
First of all, I would like to say that this is one awesome site. At first I was skeptical, but then I realized how well your techniques really work. I ...

Can remember soccer but not studies  Not rated yet
I discovered if I watch soccer or any other thing I remember easily but I don't remember easily in my studies. Please I would like you to help me out in ...

Loci Method - Trouble with Routes  Not rated yet
I'm having trouble to make my routes. I did a journey of my house, my room, important places in my city, but got no more ideas. Can you give some ideas ...

Medical school reading  Not rated yet
Thanks a lot for providing a platform like this help a million people with memory challenges. I would like to know how to better my memory when I read ...

Stuck on 3D Logic level 19  Not rated yet
Hello. I love your site. But I am stuck on level 19 in 3D Logic. Could you possibly assist me? Also, just how does this particular game relate to memory?...

Which vitamins to support memory?  Not rated yet
What vitamins would support my problem with short-term memory loss. I will acknowledge a fact then 10 minutes later I do not remember. Then maybe 24 hours ...

Mighty Memory course  Not rated yet
Hi, do you think the Mighty Memory Now course is a scam? Thanks, Peter

Doug's Reply: I have never tried that course, but here is my guess:

I do ...

Photographic memory?  Not rated yet
Since I was a child, I had a photographic memory. When I became I concert pianist, it became even better. Is it important to work towards a photographic ...

Memory improvement  Not rated yet
What should I do to get a great memory power ?

Doug's Reply: There are two ways you can get a powerful memory:

1. Be born with it.
2. Use memory ...

Convert abstract words to memory pictures  Not rated yet
I am facing a problem if you could help. I am finding difficulty in converting abstract words into bizarre, unusual, funny, non-sensical pictures. The ...

Remember what you study  Not rated yet
I am in school right now and I am having trouble remembering what I study and what I even learned during classes. I listen and pay attention but for some ...

Remembering at exam time  Not rated yet
When it's time for the exam, I studied, but when I'm answering, it's hard for me to recall the information I've learned. Can you give me some study tips ...

Trying to remember names  Not rated yet
My biggest problem is trying to remember names. What are your best tips for remembering names? Thanks so much. Janie

Doug's Reply: I used to have ...

Motivate husband with Alzheimers  Not rated yet
My husband has been diagnosed with mild Alzheimer's Disease. We are looking to improve his short term memory, getting oxygen therapy, and working with ...

Remembering technical articles  Not rated yet
I find myself weak at reading technical articles. I start from first word, and at the middle of the sentence I forget the beginning. How to remove this ...

Does Nescafe coffee improve memory?  Not rated yet
I have heard that a cup of Nescafe can fresh and wake up our memory power. Is this true? I am from Tehran, Iran, thank you very much.

Doug's Reply:...

Want more working examples of memory techniques  Not rated yet
I am Narayan (age 25), and I am an Engineer. I would like some more tips and actual working examples of memory improvement techniques. My memory is normal....