Research shows that crossword puzzles are effective in improving memory. (Getty Images) There is no reality check like telling someone the same story twice and not realizing it until they stop you ...

Angela Myers is a freelance writer covering mental health, wellness and nutrition. She’s also conducted award-winning research on how to better communicate about sexual violence prevention and mental ...

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 ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Engaging puzzle games like Blue Prince and Catherine keep players' ...

Do you struggle remembering directions? Putting a customer’s name to a face? What about staying focused for long stretches of time? If you find yourself easily distracted by your inbox or social media ...

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 ...

It’s frustrating when you try to hunker down to tackle a project, only to have your mind wander. If this happens more than you’d like, new research has a solution: You can “train” your brain to be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tony Bradley covers the intersection of tech and entertainment. There are 20 episodes in this season of Brain Games: On the ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. “Brain games” have become a popular way to stay sharp ...

Brain-training games are all the rage, but whether they prevent cognitive decline has been debatable. Studies in recent years have gone back and forth on the topic, with no definitive conclusion. Many ...

A new study found people with mild cognitive impairment can slow cognitive decline by stimulating the brain through games. The study found that crossword puzzles were superior to other brain games in ...