Research shows that crossword puzzles are effective in improving memory. (Getty Images) There is no reality check like telling someone the same story twice and not realizing it until they stop you ...

Experts say that challenging puzzles activate new parts of your brain to help you solve them. Here are some of the most ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say crossword puzzles tend to require more cognitive effort than other games. Bianca Loðbrók/Stocksy For people with mild cognitive impairment, stimulating mental tasks can ...

One day, we may have the legendary puzzle creator Will Shortz to thank for defending our brains against the ravages of aging. Spending extended time with a crossword or number-based puzzle, scientists ...

We know what you’re thinking. Jigsaw puzzles? What am I, 80? Well, hopefully you will be someday. So why not mentally prepare for it. Admittedly, jigsaw puzzles have a reputation as the domain of ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Memory Puzzle Adventure Test your visual memory with this casual puzzle game. Every common contention against the idea is responded to as nicely as possible ...

While the Mass Effect series isn’t really known for its puzzles, there are a few here and there that may stump you. One such challenge can be found on Noveria while searching for Matriarch Benezia at ...

Memory’s Reach is what happens when you take the mysterious alien architecture from No Man’s Sky and turn that into a proper puzzle game. As a solo project by developer Ben Droste, who a few may ...

Katelyn has been a writer since they learned to hold a pencil, but was a latecomer to the world of gaming, gradually falling in love with video games over the course of high school and college. They ...

Taking steps to ensure your brain is healthy and sharp isn’t something only older people need to prioritize, Dawn C. Carr, a professor of sociology and co-director of Aging Research on Contexts, ...