Unfocused? This new fitness device aims to get your brain back into shape

Your brain is a muscle, and it's poorly exercised. That's the idea behind the Muse S Athena, a cognitive fitness device that launched Tuesday, designed to train your brain for better performance and focus. The Muse S Athena tracks brain activity and oxygen levels during meditation exercises or training sessions for focus, endurance, and resilience, albeit for a hefty price of $475. It pairs with the Muse app, which includes cognitive exercises designed to promote focus, strength, and clarity. One new exercise allows players to control an owl's flight with their mind and understand their own concentration patterns. Also: The best fitness rings: Expert tested and reviewed I had the chance to demo the owl flight game for myself before the headband's launch. The game was a timed flight, and I was equipped with a headband and headphones. When the game started, the owl began to fly on its own. I was nearly convinced it was a scam. For a while, I just forced myself to stare at the owl as ... Read full article.