Playing certain brain-training games may boost production of a neurotransmitter responsible for attention and focus, according to a small clinical trial.

After the contestant chooses, say, option B, the host reveals one of the remaining choices (say C) does not contain the prize. In the final step, the contestant is asked whether they want to change ...

A mix of exercise, a healthy diet, social engagement and brain games could improve cognitive capabilities in older adults at risk of cognitive decline or dementia, a clinical trial has found. The ...

We've all experienced defeat at some point – losing a game, a potential new job, a debate. Now, a new study has found that ...

First, the scientists compared brain scans of expert and non-expert creatives (including tango dancers, musicians, visual ...

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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 ...