Good aim can mean the difference between life and death for many video games, so it's no wonder why it's the bread and butter ...

Playing certain brain-training games may boost production of a neurotransmitter responsible for attention and focus, ...

Psychologists call it “offline waking rest.” In its purest form, offline waking rest can be closing your eyes and zoning out ...

Whenever the evening quiz shows used to come on, you’d always beat your spouse to the “buzzer.” (You did a fair amount of gloating about it too.) But in recent years, you’ve been having a harder time ...

Cognitive training boosts memory and thinking skills through regular, targeted practice. Progressive, challenging exercises help your brain remember information and improve everyday recall. Memory ...

This is a column about a helpful trick that will radically improve your memory with minimal effort so you can learn faster. But before I get to the science behind the technique and how it can help you ...

Memory loss is one of the most unsettling experiences a person can face. While it’s often linked to conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, even minor lapses can feel alarming. Forgetting ...

So since we all learn best by doing, it only makes sense that testing yourself — as long as you do it the right way — is the ...