Feeling distracted or mentally drained? These 5 fun and engaging mind games are the perfect way to train your brain, boost ...

So-called “brain training” games are everywhere. From high-tech apps and websites to old-school puzzle books, they promise to help improve all sorts of brain functions.

Video games seem like a mindless way to waste time, but a growing body of evidence suggests that if they are carefully designed to meet certain standards, they can dramatically improve brain power.

Engaging in a brain activity daily, even if it’s just for 15 to 30 minutes, can improve your memory over time, Quimby says. “ Consistency is key,” he explains.

“Physical activity can build brain cells, improve memory and keep you sharp,” says Mikal-Flynn. “It can also reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes, which has been found to be an independent ...

From 'brain games' designed to enhance mental fitness, to games used to improve real-world problems, to games created purely to entertain, today's video games can have a variety of potential ...

Hugely popular brain training games that sell in their millions may be fun to play but do nothing to improve IQ, a study has found. The hand-held computer games are said to "exercise" the mental ...

Video Games May Improve Brain Function in Older Adults. Game Still On. A new study shows that older people playing videogames get sharper and whip younger opponents. By Josh Dzieza.

Brain games to improve driving. November 25, 2008. A car insurer is pairing up with a neuroscience company to ask whether brain exercises can reduce crashes in PA. This holiday weekend is a busy time ...