Dopamine—a neurotransmitter responsible for influencing motivation, pleasure, mood and learning in the brain—has experienced ...

Dyscalculia, characterized by deficits in number sense and calculation skills, affects approximately 5%–7% of the population ...

So, here are some ways to reduce your risk of dementia: “Research suggests that social isolation is linked to an increased risk of dementia,” says Taylor. “Depression, in particular, is a recognised ...

This is the mind’s game behind polarization in humans: our opinions are often less about truth and more about identity.

They’ve long been seen as a way to prevent cognitive decline—but experts say the real key to brain health goes far beyond word games. An elderly person works on a crossword puzzle. These games can ...

SHINGLES vaccination could slow ageing, according to a study. The jab is now available free on the NHS to most 65 to 80-year-olds to prevent late-life skin infections caused by the chickenpox ...

A sharper, more resilient mind starts here. Monday Test Your Knowledge Tuesday MIND Your Diet Wednesday Try a New Workout Thursday Play a Game Welcome back! For Day 4 of the challenge, let’s do a ...

A key feature is the addition of the global competition, with players being matched against real people elsewhere in the world, all playing within the same 60-second window. Essentially, you’re ...

Share on Pinterest Could creative pursuits, such as playing a musical instrument, help delay brain aging? Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images Past research shows that engaging in creative activities ...

Two recent studies have highlighted gaming's potential benefits for mental health and acuity. The most recent is a study published this month by JMIR Serious Games, named Super Mario Bros. and Yoshi ...

Far from rotting our brains, video games may improve our cognition. But how we play them matters when it comes to the benefits they provide. By playing video games, “people are practicing complex ...