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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

So-called "brain training" games may help guard against Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, a new study suggests. The research found some older adults who completed specific cognitive ...

A new study using Medicare claims to identify Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnoses shows that playing a free online speed-training video game (and booster sessions) may offer protective benefits.

From neuroscience labs to your phone screen, memory training is getting a major glow-up. New research reveals how our brains store and recall information, while memory games offer fun ways to ...

Gaming science reveals how video games boost cognitive skills like memory and attention, with NIH studies showing gamers perform like people years younger. Pixabay, Vika_Glitter Video games have long ...