I was looking at some herbal / drug supplements that promote themselves as being able to help brain focus, improve memory, increase concentration. The over the counter compounds appear to cost $15 to $20 per month. The prescription drugs don't advertise their prices, but are probably more. Classes for improved study skills or helping attention deficit school kids appear to cost hundreds of dollars.
To make matters worse, the FCC filed suit against the company that sold "Focus Factor" and obtained a million dollar settlement for what they claimed were exaggerated claims and overstated benefits. So there is some lingering concern whether or not these various "solutions" will even work as advertised.
The cost of the OTC supplements seems to be the least expensive option. But actually a chess set from www.ChessRight.com is a whole lot less, and does all the same functions without the spectre of drug interaction, exaggerated benefits or FCC lawsuit.
There are many beautiful chess sets at www.ChessRight.com less than $100 and many more are less than $150. Purchase a chess set, play chess regularly and save the $15 to $20 per month that you don't need to spend on brain improvement supplements. Your chess set will pay for itself in about six months. The lifetime of enjoyment and continued benefits will be free.
In the interest of a full legal disclaimer: Reported side effects of playing chess regularly include increased self-confidence, expanded social contacts and improved sportsmanship.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
New Year's Resolution
It's that time of year again. Every year I go through this reflective process about (1) what went right during the past year, (2) what went wrong / could have been done better, and (3) what I am going to do differently in the coming year to make this next year better than the year before.
This year, I have gotten very interested in this new science of the aging of the human brain. In recent years, there have been a number of products that have come to market that are supposed to help with focus, memory and concentration. Some of these products are herbal / drug supplements, some of them are software packages that offer to stimulate one's brain with puzzles and patterns, and there are some books appearing that claim to be able to lower your brain age and keep your wits sharp.
This is all very interesting -- but not altogether necessary. Chess players already know the secret to keeping their brains active. Play chess regularly! Get a cool chess set from www.ChessRight.com with all the money you will save from NOT buying those brain-oriented supplements.
From that point, it's a simple New Year's Resolution: Hang a notice in the local library and offer to whomp some butt. If the game doesn't get too rowdy that it distracts the other patrons, the library staff will probably be happy to have the match right there in the library (maybe even taking bets amongst themselves in their little back room behind the checkout counter!) This will help your chess game, you will meet new people, and you will keep your brain active. An active brain is a happy brain. There is no knowing where your active brain will lead you in 2009! Enjoy!
This year, I have gotten very interested in this new science of the aging of the human brain. In recent years, there have been a number of products that have come to market that are supposed to help with focus, memory and concentration. Some of these products are herbal / drug supplements, some of them are software packages that offer to stimulate one's brain with puzzles and patterns, and there are some books appearing that claim to be able to lower your brain age and keep your wits sharp.
This is all very interesting -- but not altogether necessary. Chess players already know the secret to keeping their brains active. Play chess regularly! Get a cool chess set from www.ChessRight.com with all the money you will save from NOT buying those brain-oriented supplements.
From that point, it's a simple New Year's Resolution: Hang a notice in the local library and offer to whomp some butt. If the game doesn't get too rowdy that it distracts the other patrons, the library staff will probably be happy to have the match right there in the library (maybe even taking bets amongst themselves in their little back room behind the checkout counter!) This will help your chess game, you will meet new people, and you will keep your brain active. An active brain is a happy brain. There is no knowing where your active brain will lead you in 2009! Enjoy!
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