Aaron Seitz, professor of psychology and director of the Brain Game Center for Mental Fitness and Well-being at Northeastern University, told The Washington Post that when ...

Playing video games has become a commonplace part of daily life for people of all ages. In the past twenty years, advances in technology have led to a dramatic increase in the popularity of all types ...

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 ...

ACCORDING TO ED HARDING FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TONIGHT. THE MEGA MARKET RIGHT NOW IS FOR MIND GAMES. THEY CLAIM TO BOOST BRAIN FUNCTION AND IMPROVE MEMORY, BUT HOW WELL DO ANY OF THEM ACTUALLY ...

Time to put the crossword down, at least for now. Puzzles and word games can help keep your brain sharp, but they’re not the only (or even the best) way to do it. According to science, there’s one ...

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 ...

There is a strong link between regular physical exercise and good brain health, according to one study. Researchers found ...

As you age, it’s natural for your body to slow down a bit — and your brain is no exception. You may not learn new skills quite as quickly as you used to, and your memory may not be quite as strong.

Other studies have shown that napping between 30 and 90 minutes can help with cognitive tasks such as word recall and figure ...