In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of The Day, a neurologist explains how playing games that build cognitive speed can protect against ...

In recent years, brain-training apps and cognitive games have become a familiar part of modern wellness culture. From ...

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A new study from Johns Hopkins found that one type of brain-training computer game may help reduce the risk of dementia by up to 25 percent. What’s more, that protective effect appeared to last for ...

Some 2.3 million U.S. adults over 65 — more than 4% — have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain amount of cognitive decline is normal as age sets in. Whether it’s due to ...

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Brain training games are games that allow players to complete tasks that practice specific cognitive skills that exercise their memory, attention span, logic, and fast thinking. Brain training ...

Do you struggle remembering directions? Putting a customer’s name to a face? What about staying focused for long stretches of time? If you find yourself easily distracted by your inbox or social media ...

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The psychology of game design relies heavily on behavioral conditioning. Grasp the science behind dopamine loops before you ...