Brain games are widely believed to sharpen your cognitive skills, especially as you age. But experts say there's no "magic ...

A certain type of brain training appears to prevent or delay dementia by some 25% in people older than age 65, according to new research. Surprisingly, it wasn’t memory or problem-solving tasks that ...

Some 2.3 million U.S. adults over 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. Whether it’s due to ...

What they are: Memory games range from matching cards and Simon games to unique puzzles with words, numbers, and images, all designed to stimulate recall and focus. Why they matter: Studies show they ...

From crosswords to speed-training apps, science shows that challenging your brain with varied activities can build cognitive reserve and help protect against dementia. Long-term studies reveal that ...

Elizabeth Orchard is a Toronto-based content writer, copy editor, and lifelong gamer. She's been playing visual novels and farming sims since she was ten years old, graduating into a hardcore love of ...

Get ready to have your mind messed with! "Brain Games" is a groundbreaking series that uses interactive experiments, misdirection and tricks to demonstrate how our brains create the illusion of ...

What would you prioritize earlier in life? New research has found six in ten seniors said for them, it’s their memory health.