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 ...

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

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Doctors have recommended for years that people play brain games like puzzles and Sudoku to try to keep ...

Will these people never leave us alone? Researchers have released yet another brain-health study, this one finding that people who played a speed-training video game for a mere 23 hours dramatically ...

A large, long-term study found that playing a brain training video game may help protect the brain against dementia for decades. Experts say the findings are the strongest evidence yet that 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.

Connecting the dots: Far from being a mindless escape, video games help the brain process information more efficiently and adapt more readily to complex tasks, according to a growing body of research.

Here’s what experts want you to know about the findings. Eating the best foods for brain health, exercising, and staying social are key for keeping your mind sharp with age. Now, scientists say ...