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

Will solving Sudoku help stave off Alzheimer's? It makes sense in theory, but there are many variables and results are almost ...

And while different forms of dementia may have ... way to challenge your brain and facilitate new connections. Deagreez/Getty "Things like crossword puzzles, word games and Sudoku are fun, but ...

It also inspired numerous academic researchers to explore whether cognitive training really can make people smarter and even lower the risk for dementia ... Some brain training games teach ...

It makes sense in principle: You exercise your muscles to make them stronger and prevent frailty and decline; shouldn’t your brain work the ... lower the risk for dementia.