The evidence is increasingly clear: gaming has the potential to improve certain aspects of brain function, particularly when ...

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In bedrooms and living rooms where video games often compete with homework for attention, a surprising new wave of research is upending years of discouragement and worry, revealing that all those ...

Games boost cognitive function by improving memory, problem-solving, and attention. Let’s explore the top choices for Alzheimer’s, including board games, card games, and apps. Share on Pinterest ...

Video games can be a surprisingly valuable source of learning. Apart from sometimes teaching players about topics like history, diplomacy, and mathematics, they tend to encourage logical thinking, ...

Certain cognitive skills help improve memory naturally. Strengthening focus, logic, language, and emotional control can ...

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Mental exercises, including memory games, may help boost brain health by creating new brain cells and connections. Brain exercises are important throughout life, and perhaps even more so in older ...

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You’ve probably heard that video games will rot your brain, but in fact, they might enhance it — and your ability to earn a higher income! Research from Prodigy Education suggests that childhood ...