Lots of studies have shown that getting a good night’s rest (seven to eight hours) is associated with better memory and other ...

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 ...

Did you know you have reward centers in your brain? You do! Think about when you solved a Hack Your Brain puzzle or completed one of the challenges. Perhaps you got a high-five from a friend or a ...

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...

Let’s be honest: if you have ever used a gamepad, you might have heard that video games will mess up your brain. Maybe a worried mom or dad said it, maybe a teacher who didn’t believe in games, or ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. “Brain games” have become a popular way to stay sharp ...

It’s frustrating when you try to hunker down to tackle a project, only to have your mind wander. If this happens more than you’d like, new research has a solution: You can “train” your brain to be ...

The smartest 30 minutes on television is back! The sharpest high school teams compete head-to-head on Saturdays through nine categories of trivia. Other WRAL Top Stories WRAL is again partnering with ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Engaging puzzle games like Blue Prince and Catherine keep players' ...

The American Academy of Neurology just released a groundbreaking checklist that’s changing how we think about brain health. These 12 questions, known as the SAFEST BRAINS checklist, aren’t just random ...