In recent years, brain-training apps and cognitive games have become a familiar part of modern wellness culture. From ...

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As we age, keeping the brain active is just as important as staying physically fit. While crossword puzzles and Sudoku are classics, there’s a wide world of fun and effective brain games out there ...

Brain-training games are all the rage, but whether they prevent cognitive decline has been debatable. Studies in recent years have gone back and forth on the topic, with no definitive conclusion. Many ...

Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults older than 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. And whether ...

A Tulsa doctor says games like mahjong, Tetris and Wordle can help improve memory, focus and overall brain health, potentially lowering the risk of cognitive decline. While dementia can’t always be ...

It's no secret that exercise benefits both the mind and body, and it's increasingly being recognized as a powerful tool for maintaining healthy brain aging. A new study in Alzheimer's Research & ...

If ever you needed a nudge to give your brain a workout, new research underscoring the benefits of “brain training” should offer fresh motivation.

Patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) who complete computerized cognitive games show improved neuroplasticity and cognitive performance, according to new research published in Journal of ...

Which puzzle game is best? The next time you want to give your brain a little test, try a puzzle game. Whether you want a way to keep your mind occupied in a waiting room or you need to keep your kids ...

There is no reality check like telling someone the same story twice and not realizing it until they stop you midway. When that’s followed by misplacing your keys for the second time in a week or ...