"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Doctors have recommended for years that people play brain games like puzzles and Sudoku to try to keep ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A large, long-term study found that playing a brain training video game may help protect the brain against dementia for decades.

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

So-called "brain training" games may help guard against Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, a new study suggests. The research found some older adults who completed specific cognitive ...

Engaging puzzle games like Blue Prince and Catherine keep players' brains active and satisfied. Super Hexagon and Tetris challenge players to develop split-second reactions and strategic thinking.

A new study using Medicare claims to identify Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnoses shows that playing a free online speed-training video game (and booster sessions) may offer protective benefits.