Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Brain games have become a popular way to sharpen cognitive skills, especially as you ...

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

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 ...

A brain exercise a day might keep you current—it might even revive your brain chemistry. In a landmark clinical trial led by McGill University, researchers discovered that ten weeks of brain training ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Brain Exercises With Dr. Kawashima Take control of your mind’s fitness with this entertaining and stimulating brain training game. Officially supervised by ...

Training your brain with strategies to improve its ability to recall information may improve memory and delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. Brain training has long been a ...

The fastest growing genre in video games is “brain training,” a genre no one had even heard of before last year. But it only takes one smash hit — in this case, Nintendo’s “Brain Age” — to launch an ...