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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. And whether ...

Playing shuffleboard stimulates multiple areas of the brain simultaneously and many new players report improved concentration in daily activities.

Playing music, dancing, creating art — and even playing some types of video games — aren’t just immersive and emotionally rewarding. They may actually slow down brain aging, a new study suggests. By ...

A long-running study following thousands of older adults suggests that a relatively brief period of targeted brain training may have effects that last decades.

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We all know that regular exercise is essential for healthy living. But did you know that exercise is not just good for the body, but great for brain health, too? The effects are commutative: the ...

Far from rotting our brains, video games may improve our cognition. But how we play them matters when it comes to the benefits they provide. By playing video games, “people are practicing complex ...

Patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) who complete computerized cognitive games show improved neuroplasticity and ...