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Do you feel your brain is going round in circles? Want to get out of automatic mode and really challenge yourself? Good news: there are games that get your neurons firing, boost your memory and ...

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 ...

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 sharpen ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Brain games, sometimes described as a brain fitness program, are part of a current self-care trend for older adults. However, ...

Some 2.3 million of 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. And whether it’s ...

Our memory operates through our motivation and attention. Neurons fire and create patterns and networks based on how we use our brains. Our thoughts, intentions, and actions directly shape the ...