New Survey Results Show Nearly Twice As Many People More Worried About Mind Diseases Than Cancer, Heart Disease --New Online Mind Fitness" System Launched to Improve Memory --

More Americans today are worried about diseases that could affect their mental functioning than they are about diseases that affects their body, including cancer and heart disease, according to a survey released today by MemoryConcepts. Sixty-four percent of those surveyed said they were more worried about being diagnosed with cognitive impairments (such as Alzheimers disease) than with other physical diseases -- supporting the recent trend that as Americans age there is increasing concern about their mental well being.

(PRWEB) February 11, 2004--Interestingly, an overwhelming 92% of respondees said they would be interested in working out" their minds on a regular basis, but only 65% had actually done specific exercises to keep their minds fit.

To address this growing concern, MemoryConcepts (www.MemoryConcepts.com) has launched a groundbreaking new online mind fitness program called MemorySparks that provides an easy way for people to sharpen their minds through their own computers. Created by noted neuroscientists and memory enhancement specialists with expertise in cognitive training, MemorySparks features more than 20 specially designed tasks, drills and exercises designed to optimize memory and other cognitive abilities, and allows participants to track their progress.

New research points to improving memory skills to ward off memory loss," says Janet B. Walsh, one of the countrys leading advocates for those facing Alzheimers disease and founder and CEO of MemoryConcepts -- a company designed to provide educational information and services to optimize memory and other cognitive abilities. Keeping the mind active is vital for brain capability and longevity. We are helping people proactively sharpen their memory skills and retain their quality of life."    MemoryConcepts surveyed 300 individuals by e-mail. Among other survey results:

•    Women (66%) were slightly more concerned with developing a disease that affects the mind than men (61%).

•    More than half (52%) indicated they have already experienced memory problems.     

MemoryConcepts provides educational information and services to optimize memory and other cognitive abilities. The web site is a comprehensive source for the latest articles about mild cognitive impairment and memory enhancement, offers online interactive forums where users can immediately learn about breaking news and recent advances in the field, and provides Member Message Forums that enable people to talk with and learn from others about shared interests and concerns.

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