New research published in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement has found that older adults who regularly participated in mentally challenging activities, such as reading or puzzles, maintained higher ...

Brain-training games may have cognitive benefits, but other challenging activities are proven to help our brains function at ...

Isha Bhonde, an experienced physical therapist and advocate for holistic elder care, has been exploring how physical therapy ...

But while board games can be good for the brain, they offer much more than a way to build up specific, isolated skills. They can also be transformative for our social and mental wellbeing – as shown ...

Physical activity is known for its long-term benefits for brain health, including reducing the risk of cognitive decline and ...

Loneliness and cognitive performance were related in the short term for older adults, according to a new study. For years, research has shown that older adults who are lonely are at greater risk ...

Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65—more than 4 ... Whether brain games meet their end goal of lasting cognitive improvement across a number of areas is still highly debated among psychologists.

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