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 ...

Video games often get tarred with the ‘mindless entertainment’ brush. However, if we dig deeper, we’ll find numerous titles designed to challenge your mind and enhance cerebral function. So let’s ...

It’s frustrating when you try to hunker down to tackle a project, only to have your mind wander. If this happens more than you’d like, new research has a solution: You can “train” your brain to be ...

There's an optimal strategy for winning multiple rounds of rock, paper, scissors: be as random and unpredictable as possible.

As a caring dog parent, you pour your heart into giving your furry companion the best life. Walks? Check. Healthy food? Check. Vet care? Double-check. Yet, there’s this one thing that is often ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. “Brain games” have become a popular way to stay sharp ...

Did you know you have reward centers in your brain? You do! Think about when you solved a Hack Your Brain puzzle or completed one of the challenges. Perhaps you got a high-five from a friend or a ...