“Brain games” have become a popular way to stay sharp as you age. Whether it’s a daily crossword, a book of Sudoku puzzles, or a virtual brain-training program (part of a $12 billion industry), these ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Time to put the crossword down, at least for now. Puzzles and word games can help keep your brain sharp, but they’re not the only ...

The pressure to stay mentally sharp can turn hobbies into chores — which defeats the whole point. Activities you genuinely enjoy produce more sustained brain engagement than ones you feel obligated to ...

Health: Angela Hein Ciccia, associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, said brain games only benefit cognition if they’re truly challenging.

A new study using Medicare claims to identify Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnoses shows that playing a free online speed-training video game (and booster sessions) may offer protective benefits.

Staying mentally active is just as important as keeping your body moving — especially as you age. The good news, however, is that small, enjoyable changes to your daily routine can make a big ...

Your brain doesn’t have to become sluggish, forgetful, or foggy just because you’re getting older. While some minor changes in processing speed are normal with aging, significant cognitive decline isn ...

Brain games are thought to preserve cognitive skills, like memory and processing speed. "Brain games" have become a popular way to stay sharp as you age. Whether it's a daily crossword, a book of ...