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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tony Bradley covers the intersection of tech and entertainment. There are 20 episodes in this season of Brain Games: On the ...

Playing video games has become a commonplace part of daily life for people of all ages. In the past twenty years, advances in technology have led to a dramatic increase in the popularity of all types ...

Did you know you have reward centers in your brain? You do! Think about when you solved a Hack Your Brain puzzle or completed one of the challenges. Perhaps you got a high-five from a friend or a ...

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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 ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. “Brain games” have become a popular way to stay sharp ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever refused to knock down a game’s difficulty level, or chased a purposefully pointless achievement, you might have this pernicious but pleasurable affliction Don’t get Pushing Buttons ...

"TV will rot your brain!" We've all heard that old canard. The idea that screen time makes kids dumber is a staple of the "Father, I cannot click the book" genre of boomer humor. But science is ...