# Neurotransmitter-Boosting Brain Apps The 'BrainHQ' App Raises Acetylcholine Levels to Aid Memory By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-07-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-app References: [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/brainhq/id537452201?mt=8) & [brainhq](https://www.brainhq.com/media/pressreleases/alzheimers-related-study-brain-training-upregulates-acetylcholine) A group of researchers and engineers out of [McGill University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanni-ai) in Canada teamed up with U.S.-based mental fitness company Posit Science to offer a high-tech brain app that has been proven to significantly boost the levels of chemicals that are important for memory and learning processes. Dubbed BrainHQ, this particular brain app puts users through a battery of [mental training tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quizzy) in order to increase levels of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter with levels that are known to reduce with age, which can cause Alzheimer's disease. The BrainHQ app is positioned as a personal trainer for your brain, meaning it can be customized to suit your schedule and your mental fitness levels. With an end result that includes better memory and reduced chances of contracting Alzheimer's disease, it's apparent that brain apps offer a lot of utility going forward. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Neurotransmitter-boosting Brain Apps:** Developing apps that improve levels of neurotransmitters for memory and learning processes. - **Personalized Brain Training:** Creating personalized training programs to suit user schedules and mental fitness levels. - **Digital Mental Fitness:** Focusing on developing digital platforms to improve mental health and wellbeing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthtech:** Developing innovative healthtech solutions specifically aimed at improving brain function and mental health. - **Educationtech:** Integrating brain training and mental fitness components into education technology tools to improve learning outcomes. - **Digital Wellness:** Building platforms that promote and enhance mental wellness, using technology and personalization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cognitive Fitness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelliboost.md) - [Personalized Brain-Training Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braintraining-app.md) - [Cognitive Training Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/train-the-brain.md) - [30-Day Brain Health Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-health-challenge.md) - [Memory Training Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory-athlete.md) - [Brain-Boosting Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braincare.md) - [Memory Function-Supporting Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory-functionsupporting-supplement.md) - [Multi-Action Memory Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuriva-memory-3d.md) - [Memory Trainer Exercises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumemory.md)