Americans want to upgrade their brains — one scoop, zap, or gaming session at a time. But what does the science have to say about any of this?

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 ...

Experts say the answer is a puzzle. By Dana G. Smith and Katie Mogg It makes sense in principle: You exercise your muscles to make them stronger and prevent frailty and decline; shouldn’t your brain ...

Last year, a clinical trial found that a mix of exercise, a healthy diet, social engagement and brain games could improve cognitive capabilities in older adults at risk of cognitive decline or ...

You’ve probably heard it before: the brain is a muscle that can be strengthened. It’s an assumption that has spawned a multimillion-dollar computer-game industry of electronic brainteasers and memory ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Brain Games I played so many games in 2023 and it still didn’t feel like nearly enough A collection of popular classic games for brain improved and ...

Inside this Saturday’s Daily Express you can start to train your brain with our FREE Brain Games for Adults puzzle magazine.

Video games activate the brain through problem-solving, exploration, and decision-making. A study conducted by U.C. San ...