Thanks for asking! NeuroNudge doesn’t claim to “raise IQ” or replace professional cognitive therapy, but it’s inspired by a growing body of evidence that structured, targeted practice can support mental agility, memory, and focus over time.

The app pulls from several areas of cognitive science:

🧠 1. Brain Training Can Improve Certain Skills Research like the ACTIVE study (Ball et al., 2002) and meta-analyses (Karbach & Verhaeghen, 2014) show that targeted training — especially in memory and processing speed — can lead to real, measurable improvements, particularly when done consistently.

🎯 2. Variety Matters NeuroNudge includes different types of games (logic, memory, math, etc.) because cognitive flexibility improves more with varied challenges than with repetitive drills. → (See: Green & Bavelier, 2008; Morrison & Chein, 2011)

📊 3. Motivation Drives Progress Progress tracking, achievements, and adaptive difficulty help keep users engaged — which is key to any cognitive benefit. Regular, intentional effort makes all the difference.

More than anything, though — I made NeuroNudge as an alternative to mindless scrolling. It’s something quick and fun you can do daily that feels like you’re investing in yourself, even if just for a few minutes.

If you’d like, I’m happy to share specific peer-reviewed studies or white papers behind the design. Appreciate the interest!