In recent years, brain-training apps and cognitive games have become a familiar part of modern wellness culture. From ...

New research breaks down the potential impact of playing a free online brain game. Here's what experts say about it.

A new study from Johns Hopkins found that one type of brain-training computer game may help reduce the risk of dementia by up ...

How many brain cells does it take to play a game of Doom?

A cluster of lab-grown human brain cells has apparently made the leap to successfully playing a very rudimentary video game ...

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 ...

Brain Swaggle is changing the dynamics of word games with a fresh approach unlike all other brain games. Designed with a twist for casual gamers or those looking for a real challenge. The app ...

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

A dish of living human neurons has been taught to play Doom. No, it isn’t conscious or watching the screen the way players do. But it is learning to respond to signals in a way that produces ...

A certain type of brain training appears to prevent or delay dementia by some 25% in people older than age 65, according to new research.Surprisingly, it wasn't memory or problem-solving tasks that ...