The researchers found that older adults who completed a specific speed-training exercise were significantly less likely to develop dementia. Others aren't so sure.

A certain type of brain training could dramatically reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Research was published this week in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia. The 20-year ...

A new study finds that a certain kind of brain training seems to reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, ...

Dementia has long been framed as an inevitable byproduct of aging, something to be managed rather than meaningfully delayed. A sprawling clinical trial of older adults now challenges that assumption, ...

A large, long-term study found that playing a brain training video game may help protect the brain against dementia for ...

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Addictive game keeps your brain engaged and your eyes off the screen By Bronwyn Thompson January 08, 2026 The colored LED lights are clear even in bright spaces ...

Connecting the dots: Far from being a mindless escape, video games help the brain process information more efficiently and adapt more readily to complex tasks, according to a growing body of research.

Share on Pinterest Our brains may only reach adulthood in our 30s, a recent study says. Image credit: Johner Images/Getty Images The brain develops through distinct phases over the course of a ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook There’s something to be said for past-paced, challenging gameplay. Whether it’s your favorite FPS ...

Playing music, dancing, creating art — and even playing some types of video games — aren’t just immersive and emotionally rewarding. They may actually slow down brain aging, a new study suggests. By ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of neuroscientists at the University of Cambridge in the ...