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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, ...

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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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A Tulsa doctor says games like mahjong, Tetris and Wordle can help improve memory, focus and overall brain health, potentially lowering the risk of cognitive decline. While dementia can’t always be ...

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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 ...