Research shows that crossword puzzles are effective in improving memory. (Getty Images) There is no reality check like telling someone the same story twice and not realizing it until they stop you ...

Doing crossword puzzles or math games such as sudoku keeps your brain stimulated. (Getty Images) Don’t forget! March 21 is National Memory Day — a holiday that’s all about boosting brain health and ...

There are many changes in our body as we age, and one such change is decreasing cognitive abilities. As we grow older, our ...

We all need to sleep, but very few of us actually get enough of it. Whether it's due to problems falling asleep or staying asleep, not getting enough could actually be affecting our memory. One in ...

Do you always forget where you put your keys? Or maybe you're trying to memorize information for an exam or a presentation? Memory plays a crucial role in many of our day-to-day activities, but it can ...

Research in mice found that flavanols – bitter compounds abundant in dark chocolate, red wine and berries – appear to enhance cognitive function for around an hour after ingestion. Mice given ...

Effort matters. Persistence matters. Resilience matters. Where success is concerned — however you choose to define success, because it is a choice — plenty of things matter. Especially the ability to ...

Semiotics is the study of nature and the role of signs in the world. It was developed by scholars such as Charles Peirce, Ferdinand de Saussure, and Yuri Lotman. Through these studies, it is ...

Granted, research shows luck plays a surprisingly important role in success. Even so, you can’t control luck. But you can control, at least to a degree, your level of intelligence. Your ability to ...

Every parent wants their child to do well in class, memorize things quickly, and be confident during exams. But sometimes, no ...

Whenever the evening quiz shows used to come on, you’d always beat your spouse to the “buzzer.” (You did a fair amount of gloating about it too.) But in recent years, you’ve been having a harder time ...