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While most of the gift-selection attention this holiday season may be on video or internet-based games, it turns out your best buy may be the old-fashioned analog board game Monopoly or some modern version of it. New research out of the University of Edinburgh reports that older adults who play…

As the population ages and those getting older are more “tech savvy” than previous generations, it’s likely that sources of entertainment and enjoyment may shift as well. In fact, changes are now already evident, as reports show that older Americans have stepped up and into the “gaming” arena, having embraced…

Expert opinion about the value of both traditional board games and puzzles, and more tech-driven online games and mental challenges, has gone back and forth. While there’s certainly no harm in engaging in traditional board or online games, whether you can improve your cognition or enhance your memory by playing…

There’s no dispute at this point that engaging your mind and challenging your brain are important activities to keep your cognition and memory sharp and functioning into your later years. As one expert succinctly states, “If something is mentally challenging, chances are that’s probably pretty good for your brain.” There’s…

So how do you keep your brain active and your mind sharp these days? If you’re a lover of brain games, we’ve got good news. More and more research seems to confirm that challenging yourself with a good digital puzzle or mixing things up with a variety of mental challenges…

As we approach vacation season and perhaps trips to the beach or a lakeside retreat, pulling out a board game for some evening (or rainy day) adult fun- or for some multigenerational gathering- is a common and enjoyable way to spend time together (and good for your brain!). Whether it’s…