Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Research shows that crossword puzzles are effective in improving memory. (Getty Images) (artisteer via Getty Images) There is no ...

Physical exercise is pushed as a way to help maintain a person's health, but stimulating the brain with puzzles and games, ...

Dementia looms as a concern for many as they age, impacting memory and cognitive abilities. Its unpredictability underscores the importance of proactive steps to preserve mental acuity. While a ...

Have you tried some of the computerized cognition training games and programs that have become available in the last few years? They show great promise for helping to keep our memory sharp and our ...

Some people solve the New York Times crossword or sit down to a thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle as a fun and relaxing way to spend an evening. Others use expert puzzle strategies to strategize their way ...

(Boston)—With the rapid growth of the population age 65 years and older and the increased risk of cognitive decline associated with advanced age, there is a mounting need to identify the potential ...

Take control of your mind's fitness with this entertaining and stimulating brain training game. Officially supervised by Dr. Kawashima, the mastermind behind the world famous game of the century.

FAR from rotting our brains, video games may improve our cognition. But how we play them matters when it comes to the benefits they provide. By playing video games, “people are practicing complex ...

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 ...