Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Research shows that crossword puzzles are effective in improving memory. (Getty Images) (artisteer via Getty Images) There is no ...

A Charlottesville preschool recently invited the public to build “brains” in a game designed to raise awareness of mental development in early childhood. Our Neighborhood Child Development Center on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you’re learning something new, your brain is using acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that has been shown to be deficient in ...

ACCORDING TO ED HARDING FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TONIGHT. THE MEGA MARKET RIGHT NOW IS FOR MIND GAMES. THEY CLAIM TO BOOST BRAIN FUNCTION AND IMPROVE MEMORY, BUT HOW WELL DO ANY OF THEM ACTUALLY ...

Connecting the dots: Far from being a mindless escape, video games help the brain process information more efficiently and adapt more readily to complex tasks, according to a growing body of research.

Angela Myers is a freelance writer covering mental health, wellness and nutrition. She’s also conducted award-winning research on how to better communicate about sexual violence prevention and mental ...

There is no reality check like telling someone the same story twice and not realizing it until they stop you midway. When that’s followed by misplacing your keys for the second time in a week or ...