Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what sorts of activities do benefit cognitive functioning.

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Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65—more than 4%—have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain ...

According to the researchers, this suggests that sleep benefits children’s learning and memory more. But other factors could ...

Exercise has been shown to improve brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia over the long-term. But ...