Hands-free video games that rely on brain waves to control the action are being developed by a Toronto company to help people learn to focus or relax their minds.

The makers of brain-training apps and games claim their products can do everything from staving off cognitive decline to improving your IQ. But so far these claims have been met with mixed evidence.

Playing first-person shooter video games causes some users to lose grey matter in a part of their brain associated with the memory of past events and experiences, a new study by two Montreal ...

Those who frequently play video games – five or more hours per week – performed cognitively, on average, like people who were 13.7 years younger than themselves who did not play video games at ...

Mind games aren't just fun, they're powerful tools for boosting brainpower and emotional health. With just a few minutes of daily play, they can strengthen memory, focus, and mood.

Researchers at the University of Toronto have shown that playing shooting or driving video games, even for a relatively short time, improves the ability to search for a target hidden among irrelevant ...

Games boost cognitive function by improving memory, problem-solving, and attention. Let’s explore the top choices for Alzheimer’s, including board games, card games, and apps. Share on ...

What's most surprising about some of the research, though, is the type of game that's best for the brain. If you're thinking along the lines of Lumosity, guess again. The answer: violent video games.

The makers of brain-training apps and games claim their products can do everything from staving off cognitive decline to improving your IQ. But so far these claims have been met with mixed evidence.