Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brain-training games sell themselves as a way to maintain cognitive function, but the evidence isn't there yet. Eva-Katalin/E+ via ...

Patients with traumatic brain injuries who complete computerized cognitive games show improved neuroplasticity and cognitive performance, according to new research. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ...

There comes a point in life when you walk into a room and completely forget why you’re there. Was it laundry? Coffee? Revenge? No one knows. Naturally, this leads many women to ask an important ...

Playing video games may boost your cognitive abilities and exercise can play a role in improving your mental health, but not the other way around, a large-scale study has found. The surprise findings ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A large, long-term study found that playing a brain training video game may help protect the brain against dementia for decades.

Recent research has revealed that certain games not only entertain but also sharpen cognitive abilities, by as much as 2.5 IQ points! This can include mobile, console, PC, or good old physical games.

Cognitive health is the ability of the brain to function properly and perform various mental tasks effectively. Optimal cognitive health is the key to preserving independence and overall quality of ...

In the event’s launch announcement this week, Humana pointed to research positing that regular participation in brain exercises can reduce dementia risk. (Getty Images) It may not be an Olympic year, ...

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 ...

Some 2.3 million of 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. And whether it's due to ...