Forget crossword puzzles. New government-backed research suggests an “unconscious” brain exercise may do more to shield aging ...

A simple brain-training exercise could reduce people's risk of developing dementia by 25 percent, a study said Monday, but ...

A large, long-term study found that playing a brain training video game may help protect the brain against dementia for ...

A long-running study following thousands of older adults suggests that a relatively brief period of targeted brain training ...

Certain types of brain-training exercises could lower the risk of dementia by about 25%, according to new research connected ...

One type of cognitive training appears to reduce the risk of dementia 20 years later. Even a modest amount of mental exercise ...

A certain type of brain training appears to prevent or delay dementia by some 25% in people older than age 65, according to new research. Surprisingly, it wasn't memory or problem-solving tasks that ...

A large, 20-year trial showed that speedy cognitive exercises could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of ...

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Dementia is a growing concern for many, especially as we age. While there is no guaranteed way to prevent it, research suggests that keeping your mind active can help reduce the risk. Engaging in ...

The researchers found that older adults who completed a specific speed-training exercise were significantly less likely to develop dementia. Others aren’t so sure.

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