Playing brain-enhancing games not only boosts memory but also ... It also exercises your working memory, as you need to remember numbers and patterns while figuring out the next move.

We place the electrodes over brain regions we think are involved in working memory or cognitive control and so by stimulating the brain as subjects are playing these games, we may increase the ...

Working memory is a form of memory that allows a person to temporarily hold a limited amount of information at the ready for immediate mental use. It is considered essential for learning ...

Engaging in fun activities such as crossword puzzles, matching games ... to keep that muscle working.” As aging progresses, changes in the brain can affect memory and cognitive ability.

In cognitive science, there has recently been increasing attention to the relationship between sports expertise and working memory. However, to date, no meta-analysis has compared the working memory ...