Research shows that crossword puzzles are effective in improving memory. (Getty Images) There is no reality check like telling someone the same story twice and not realizing it until they stop you ...

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 ...

Why should I get a memory test? As we age, our brains undergo both anatomical and chemical changes. Shrinkage begins in our 30s and 40s, with the prefrontal cortex, cerebellum and hippocampus ...

Puzzles, word games, reading, needlepoint — here’s what experts say about what may help. Ask Well Puzzles, word games, reading, needlepoint — here’s what experts say about what may help. Credit...Eric ...

Lots of studies have shown that getting a good night’s rest (seven to eight hours) is associated with better memory and other ...

Everyone wants to keep their memory sharp and their brain functioning well as they age. But some of the tips on how to support cognition can be overwhelming, like the common advice to learn a new ...

Children learn best when they’re having fun. Long before schools and textbooks, games have been humanity’s natural way of teaching skills, from strategy to memory to teamwork. Today, with the right ...

New research suggests that a specific type of brain training could help socially anxious individuals break the habit of instantly focusing on threatening social cues. A study published in the Journal ...