Author: DynamicBrain Inc.
Publication: Monthly Newsletter
Published Date: October 22, 2018

In the event that you haven't yet heard about our exciting news, BrainHQ is being made available by 24 States in the US Medicare Advantage plans in 2019! Now that the US health care system leads by acknowledging the benefits of this uniquely designed and scientifically validated brain training program, we look forward to the Canadian health care system, as well as, the health insurance companies to follow and step up in offering BrainHQ across Canada. This will not only significantly reduce the financial burden to our health care system and save billions of dollars for insurance companies, it will also increase the quality of life for every single Canadian. As such, we would kindly ask for your support in spreading the good word. And lastly, please don't forget your brain workout today at the Daily Spark!

Kind regards, Frieda Fanni President DynamicBrain Inc. DynamicBrain Inc. is the Canadian partner of Posit Science Corporation providing brain fitness program BrainHQ in English and French.

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