Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A specific game could help lower your dementia risk. (MoMo Productions via Getty Images) Many people try puzzles or brain-training ...

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 ...

As we get older, it's normal for our cognitive abilities to start declining gradually. What we may gain in wisdom we lose in processing speed and short-term memory, for example. That's why it's ...

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

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 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.

Some 2.3 million of 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. And whether it’s ...

There’s an optimal strategy for winning multiple rounds of rock, paper, scissors: be as random and unpredictable as possible. Don’t pay attention to what happened in the last round. However, that’s ...