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Ideas on focus, memory & the science of practice

Tips to train smarter, notes on memory and attention, focus and mental-math guides, and behind-the-scenes stories from building our apps.

Brain & Focus
How to stop doomscrolling: a practical guide
Doomscrolling is engineered to be hard to stop. Here's why the feed is so sticky — and practical ways to break the loop for good.
Jul 26, 2026 · 6 min read
Brain & Focus
What doomscrolling does to your brain
Variable rewards, attention residue and a worse mood — the psychology of why endless feeds leave you drained.
Jul 25, 2026 · 6 min read
Brain & Focus
10 minutes a day: the case for a tiny brain workout
You don't need an hour. A short daily session of focused play keeps your mind sharp, calm and engaged — here's why small and consistent wins.
Jul 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Games
Why chess is good for your brain (and how to start today)
Chess trains planning, pattern recognition and focus — and you don't need to be any good to get the benefits. Here's how to start.
Jul 23, 2026 · 6 min read
Games
The brain benefits of a daily sudoku
A few minutes of sudoku is pure logic practice with a side of calm. What it does for your mind — and how to keep it fun.
Jul 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Brain & Focus
Why every trader needs a journal
The one habit that separates disciplined traders from gamblers: reviewing your own decisions. What to log, and how to keep it up.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 min read
Brain & Focus
Does brain training increase your IQ? What the science says
A clear, honest answer to whether brain-training games can raise your IQ — and what they genuinely do for your mind.
Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Brain & Focus
How sleep affects your focus and memory
Sleep is the most underrated cognitive tool you have. Here's how it shapes focus and memory — and how to protect it.
Jun 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Brain & Focus
How to increase your attention span
Feel like you can't focus for more than a few minutes? Here's how attention spans really work and how to stretch yours.
Jun 17, 2026 · 6 min read
Brain & Focus
What is processing speed, and can you improve it?
Processing speed is how fast your brain takes in information and acts on it. Here's what it is and how to sharpen it.
Jun 17, 2026 · 5 min read
Memory
The memory palace technique: a beginner's guide
The memory palace is the oldest trick in the book for remembering lists, speeches and facts. Here's how to use it.
Jun 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Brain & Focus
Brain games for adults: building a routine that sticks
Brain games aren't just for kids. Here's how adults can build a quick daily brain-training routine that actually improves focus and memory.
Jun 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Brain & Focus
How to improve concentration when you study or work
Practical, science-backed ways to concentrate for longer — without relying on willpower alone.
Jun 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Brain & Focus
7 mental math tricks to calculate faster in your head
Simple mental math shortcuts for adding, multiplying and estimating quickly — plus how to make them automatic.
Jun 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Memory
How to remember names: 5 memory techniques that work
Stop forgetting names seconds after you hear them. Five practical memory techniques anyone can use.
Jun 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Brain & Focus
How to improve your reaction time
What reaction time is, what slows it down, and simple ways to get faster — from sleep to targeted practice.
Jun 14, 2026 · 5 min read
Brain & Focus
Brain fog: what causes it and how to clear it
Why your thinking feels cloudy — and the everyday habits that clear brain fog faster than any supplement.
Jun 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Brain & Focus
What a few minutes of brain training actually does
A short, focused brain-training session a day is a surprisingly good habit. Here's the honest science — and how to make it stick.
Jun 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Brain & Focus
Memory, attention, speed, problem solving: the four skills to train
Why a good brain-training routine should cover four cognitive skills — and what each one is really exercising.
Jun 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Brain & Focus
What a daily puzzle actually does for your brain
A few minutes of focused problem-solving a day is a surprisingly good habit. Here's the why — and how to make it stick.
May 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Memory
How to improve your working memory (and why it matters)
Working memory is the brain's scratchpad — and it touches everything from following directions to holding a conversation. Here's how to strengthen it.
May 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Brain & Focus
How to improve focus and attention in a distracting world
Focus isn't willpower — it's a skill you can shape with your environment and a little daily practice. Practical ways to reclaim your attention.
May 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Brain & Focus
Do brain games really work? An honest look
A clear-eyed take on what brain-training games can and can't do — and how to get real value out of them.
May 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Behind the scenes
Why our apps are free (and stay free)
Most brain-training apps hide the good stuff behind a subscription. Here's why Ugam Labs decided not to.
May 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Behind the scenes
Designing Cognito: free, friendly, and built to respect you
How we balanced game-y progression with a calm, honest brain-training app that never sells you shortcuts.
Apr 24, 2026 · 7 min read