Brain-training games sell themselves as a way to maintain cognitive function, but the evidence isn't there yet. Eva-Katalin/E+ via Getty Images Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65 – more than 4% – ...

Research shows that crossword puzzles are effective in improving memory. (Getty Images) There is no reality check like telling someone the same story twice and not realizing it until they stop you ...

To learn more about the health benefits of doing jigsaw puzzles, we spoke with expert therapists and neurologists. Here, they ...

Certain sitting activities like reading, crafting, and socializing are more beneficial for brain health than other behaviors like watching TV, a new study found. Despite being sedentary, the ...

Engaging in creative pursuits like music, dance, painting, and even certain video games can significantly contribute to a younger-looking brain, a major international study reveals. Researchers found ...

Remember jumping rope on the playground? That simple activity you enjoyed as a kid turns out to be one of the most powerful brain-boosting exercises you can do. While most people pick up a jump rope ...

A recent study showed playing golf affects plasma lipid profile and glucose metabolism more positively than walking. But what about the effects of golf on our most important organ, our brains? In the ...

For more than 20 years — and after working with more than 10,000 participants who attended my Kaizen workshops — I’ve refined a simple yet powerful tool that makes problem-solving useful for everyone.

The ringing of the school bell does not mean that learning has to end. It should not become a source of classroom stress. Time spent after school presents a chance for growth by providing children ...

When it comes to managing anxiety, science just lent more credibility to the advice to “stay busy.” Engaging the brain to stay busy with problem-solving appears to be an effective buffer against ...

Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults older than 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 ...