"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 ...

Are word games or brain games better for your mind? Compare their effects on memory, focus, and mental performance to build a ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Brain games have become a popular way to sharpen cognitive skills, especially as you age.Research shows brain games can improve specific skills in the game itself, but ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Research shows that crossword puzzles are effective in improving memory. (Getty Images) (artisteer via Getty Images) There is no ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...