For example, a study published in Brain and Cognition (Volume 46, 2001, pp. 95-179) showed that the elderly performed significantly poorer on the Towers of Hanoi puzzle than younger subjects.

What is the brain teaser all about? This brain teaser challenges you with a puzzle involving three animals. You’re given three animals: a cat, a dog, and a mouse.

The brain benefits of the game alone are worth giving it a try. Explore Fun at 55: 6 things to do this month Wordle is a daily online game in which users get six attempts to guess a five-letter word.

“In order to keep my brain functioning,” 73-year-old Jairo Angulo of West L.A. wrote, “I play Wordle, complete the Jumble, do the Sudoku, KenKen and crossword puzzles daily.” ...

A new brain teaser can reveal if you have a high IQ - but only if you can solve it in 10 seconds or less. Studies reveal that brain teasers are good for memory function and cognitive development.

BOSTON -- Researchers are trying to figure out which activity is better for your brain: video games or a good old-fashioned crossword puzzle? Keep in mind this was a small study, so we shouldn't ...