Brain training games are games that allow players to complete tasks that practice specific cognitive skills that exercise their memory, attention span, logic, and fast thinking. Brain training ...

Companies that market brain games do so with the assumption that if people play the games, they will improve in the skill that the game tests. They further assume that improving these core cognitive ...

Looking to sharpen your mind while having fun? Check out the 15 best puzzle games for families. They're entertaining and ...

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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 ...

Video games often get tarred with the ‘mindless entertainment’ brush. However, if we dig deeper, we’ll find numerous titles designed to challenge your mind and enhance cerebral function. So let’s ...

Experts say that taking time to play can do more than just pass the time, it can boost brain function, reduce stress, and even bring families closer together. Something as simple as a daily crossword, ...

Play therapy can help children develop social connections, foster independence, and learn creative thinking.

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