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Far from rotting our brains, video games may improve our cognition. But how we play them matters when it comes to the ...

I Scanned My Brain With Headphones to Gauge My Stress While Gaming ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Research suggests that individuals who partake in creative activities, such as arts and crafts, musical instruments, and gardening, typically have a more youthful brain on average.

What if the greatest threat to vaccines isn’t science but human psychology? We discuss how fear and misinformation are ...

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 ...

Past research shows that engaging in creative activities can help keep your brain healthy as you age. A new study has found that not only can creative pursuits help with brain health, they may also ...

A veteran’s shortlist of tabletop games that help you come down to baseline, reconnect with the people at your table, and make downtime feel like actual decompression. I’m a veteran, and like a lot of ...

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 ...

The Washington Post recently explored how video games may actually be good for our brains. It is a position I have personally held for a long time, but one that is now backed by a growing body of ...