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Have you tried some of the computerized cognition training games and programs that have become available in the last few years? They show great promise for helping to keep our memory sharp and our ...

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 ...

Games don’t make you smarter, but they can support your brain, regardless of your age. Different games sharpen different ...

A Tulsa doctor says games like mahjong, Tetris and Wordle can help improve memory, focus and overall brain health, potentially lowering the risk of cognitive decline. While dementia can’t always be ...

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Far from rotting our brains, video games may improve our cognition. But how we play them matters when it comes to the benefits they provide. By playing video games, “people are practicing complex ...

Board games have long been a staple family-time activity or a fun way to bond with friends on a cosy night in – when they’re ...

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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 ...