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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 ...

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There is no reality check like telling someone the same story twice and not realizing it until they stop you midway. When that’s followed by misplacing your keys for the second time in a week or ...

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 ...

Brain-training exercises can improve your cognitive skills, including working memory, verbal memory, and global functioning. Challenging yourself with new activities can also improve brain functioning ...

In a WordsRated.com survey, 65% of US adults enjoy board games. What’s more, they benefit from a boost in serotonin, the neurotransmitter that improves mood and lessens anxiety. Half felt that board ...

ACCORDING TO ED HARDING FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TONIGHT. THE MEGA MARKET RIGHT NOW IS FOR MIND GAMES. THEY CLAIM TO BOOST BRAIN FUNCTION AND IMPROVE MEMORY, BUT HOW WELL DO ANY OF THEM ACTUALLY ...

The rising popularity of Wordle, the latest online word game, challenges players to guess a five-letter word in six moves through a combination of guesswork, logic, and vocabulary skill. You begin ...

In addition, the Lancet Commission found that 40% of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing 12 lifestyle ...

From brain scans to classroom tests, scientists are rethinking how video games shape children’s minds in Britain today. You watch your child locked to a screen and wonder: is gaming doing damage you ...