Playing puzzles, card games, reading books and engaging in other mentally stimulating activities later in life can help delay the onset of Alzheimer’s dementia by five years, researchers found.

Share on Pinterest Experts say crossword puzzles tend to require more cognitive effort than other games. Bianca Loðbrók/Stocksy For people with mild cognitive impairment, stimulating mental tasks can ...

Whether solving a crossword, tackling a Sudoku or completing a jigsaw puzzle, engaging with brain teasers allows many to sharpen their minds by challenging them to think critically, solve problems and ...

Puzzles, card games, chess and adult education classes can reduce the risk of developing dementia over the age of 70 by as much as 11%, a new study found, but participating in group activities and ...

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correctionAn earlier version of this story incorrectly said the study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. It was published in NEJM Evidence, a medical journal from the NEJM Group.

One day, we may have the legendary puzzle creator Will Shortz to thank for defending our brains against the ravages of aging. Spending extended time with a crossword or number-based puzzle, scientists ...