Now this is a head-scratcher. Wordle, the cognitively stimulating word game from the New York Times, is taking a toll on players’ mental well-being. “My therapist just told me that the NYT word games ...

School holidays are the best times for children to relax, enjoy, and get involved in various games. Though electronic gadgets and television programs consume most of their leisure time, parents can ...

Wordle is a popular word game that asks players to figure out a five-letter word in six or fewer guesses (we have a two-step strategy to help you solve the puzzle every time). After each guess, the ...

In a WordsRated.com survey, 65% of US adults enjoy board games. What’s more, they benefit from a boost in serotonin, the neurotransmitter that improves mood and lessens anxiety. Half felt that board ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Wordle became an ...

Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, ...