But certain activities for kids aged 3 to 5 are more likely to give their brains an early jump start and put them ahead of the game. ... Physical games help sharpen the brain’s motor coordination.

Here are 5 such brain-boosting games that go beyond the usual crosswords and Sudoku — ones that hold real promise for memory and attention, especially in older adults. Jigsaw puzzles ...

10 easy-to-learn games and puzzles that will help you stave off memory loss, cognitive decline, and help keep your brain healthy.

Some activities may boost brain function and connectivity, which may help protect the brain from age-related degeneration. Here are 22 brain exercises to try.

A new study from the University of South Australia reveals that not all sedentary activities are equal for brain health. Engaging in mentally stimulating pursuits like reading, crafting, or ...

Brain training fact vs. fiction. Brain training is a set of tasks, often computerized, based on well-known tests to measure a type of cognition, but in a gamified manner. Most brain-training games ...

Brain-training games may have cognitive benefits, but other challenging activities are proven to help our brains function at their best.

Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults older than 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.

These activities likely won’t prevent the brain damage that leads to dementia. But if someone does get Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive reserve “can mask the effect and delay the onset of ...

10 Brain Games, Activities, and Exercises to Try. Games and exercises that improve or maintain brain health must continually challenge you, says Jessica Caldwell, PhD, director of the Women’s ...