Playing brain-enhancing games not only boosts memory but also ... It also exercises your working memory, as you need to remember numbers and patterns while figuring out the next move.

Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what sorts of activities do benefit cognitive functioning.

We place the electrodes over brain regions we think are involved in working memory or cognitive control and so by stimulating the brain as subjects are playing these games, we may increase the ...

Working memory is a form of memory that allows a person to temporarily hold a limited amount of information at the ready for immediate mental use. It is considered essential for learning ...

However, as our brains age memory lapses can become more frequent, making it tedious to effectively multitask and complete daily routines. Engaging in fun activities such as crossword puzzles, ...

Volunteers performed better at word memorisation games, which tested both their immediate "working" memory and their long-term memory, experts found. Exactly what the results mean for day-to-day ...