Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what sorts of activities do benefit cognitive functioning.

New research published in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement has found that older adults who regularly participated in mentally ... participants engaged in activities like reading, playing games, or ...

But while board games can be good for the brain, they offer much more than a way to build up specific, isolated skills. They can also be transformative for our social and mental wellbeing – as shown ...

The makers of brain-training apps and games claim their products ... with mixed evidence. We are cognitive neuroscientists who focus on brain health across the adult lifespan.

Will solving Sudoku help stave off Alzheimer's? It makes sense in theory, but there are many variables and results are almost ...

One recent study across various universities in Spain concluded that "playing modern board games in the classroom could be better for learning and cognitive development than direct-instruction ...