When boredom sets in, many people instinctively reach for their smartphones. Yet, according to researchers , a specific activity could truly transform these lulls into a genuine brain workout. What if ...

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 ...

Engaging puzzle games like Blue Prince and Catherine keep players' brains active and satisfied. Super Hexagon and Tetris challenge players to develop split-second reactions and strategic thinking.

(Boston)—With the rapid growth of the population age 65 years and older and the increased risk of cognitive decline associated with advanced age, there is a mounting need to identify the potential ...

A new study suggests that generosity may be more than a moral lesson—it could be shaped by how different parts of the brain work together. By gently stimulating two brain regions and syncing their ...

Activities like learning a new language as a child or reading, writing, and playing board games later in life all had an impact on Alzheimer’s risk.

There is no reality check like telling someone the same story twice and not realizing it until they stop you midway. When that’s followed by misplacing your keys for the second time in a week or ...