A groundbreaking study following older adults for two decades found that a specific type of brain training — speed of ...

Playing games to train your brain into a better memory may not be just the stuff of bad app-store advertising, according to a new study two decades in the making. Research published in the journal ...

Brain games are widely believed to sharpen your cognitive skills, especially as you age. But experts say there's no "magic ...

Some 2.3 million U.S. adults over 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. Whether it’s due to ...

When it comes to lowering dementia risk, diet and lifestyle habits are often top of mind. But new research suggests another strategy may be just as powerful for protecting your brain. In a recently ...

Participants who completed speed-of-processing cognitive training and follow-up “booster” sessions experienced a 25 percent ...

Clinicians say structured cognitive training—such as self-quizzing, spaced learning, and puzzles—can strengthen memory and recall over time. Research shows that consistent, progressively challenging ...

When I was a high school student, my maternal grandmother was diagnosed with dementia. This became a reality after her husband died. My mom moved her into our home thinking we might be able to keep ...

Our memory operates through our motivation and attention. Neurons fire and create patterns and networks based on how we use our brains. Our thoughts, intentions, and actions directly shape the ...