Research shows that crossword puzzles are effective in improving memory. (Getty Images) There is no reality check like telling someone the same story twice and not realizing it until they stop you ...

Forgetfulness isn't inevitable with age! Engaging brain games can sharpen memory and focus. Jigsaw puzzles boost visual-spatial reasoning and patience. Story recall enhances episodic memory by ...

I once worked at a propane distributorship where I learned two things that stuck—how to back up a trailer holding a 1,000-gallon tank so that its four steel feet would settle squarely on small blocks.

But if researchers and neurologists are correct, doing exercises like these just might buy you a bit more time with a healthy brain. Some research suggests that certain types of mental exercises — ...

A new study finds playing 3D video games improves memory in as little as two weeks, which is great news for fighting the memory loss that comes with aging. A new study from a team of neurobiologists ...

Regularly challenging yourself with brain games, mental exercises and new activities keeps your mind running on all four cylinders. In fact, adults who frequently engage in mentally stimulating ...

How good is your working memory? Whether it involves holding a telephone number in your head long enough to write it down or trying to keep track of all the items on a grocery list, having a good ...