LinkedIn has hired three-time world Sudoku champion Thomas Snyder as its first-ever principal puzzlemaster. Snyder has ...

Jigsaw puzzles have been popular for ages and are often a go-to activity for entertainment on rainy days. However, many people are unaware that jigsaw puzzles offer several cognitive benefits that can ...

There have been numerous ideas as to how we might prevent mental deterioration. As we live longer, our chances of developing dementia are greater than in previous generations. A study published in ...

Our brain is a complex organ. Billions of nerve cells are wired in an intricate network, constantly processing signals, enabling us to recall memories or to move our bodies. Making sense of this ...

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 Brain teaser is a type of puzzle, which is a short, playful puzzle designed to stretch your mind and make you smile. It could be in the form of a riddle, a tricky question, a visual illusion, or a ...

Cosmology has a way of turning everyday certainty inside out, and few ideas do it more brutally than the suggestion that your entire life story could be a physical fluke. The Boltzmann brain puzzle ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here, experts share the actionable steps you can take to protect your brain and keep it sharp for as long as possible. Games such ...

Illuminating the dark. Tavakoli, Lyudchik, and Danzl discuss a close-up image of the hippocampus—a brain region responsible for memory formation and spatial navigation—in the microscopy room at the ...