A new study in expert birders suggests that becoming an expert in a given field could help slow down cognitive decline.

A high-quality preschool curriculum gives children opportunities to build both social-emotional and cognitive skills as they ...

The hours you spend tracing countries on a globe or puzzling over a chessboard may add up to more than idle time. According to a new study, such mentally stimulating pursuits are linked to years-long ...

A.I. expert Sheldon Fernandez analyzes how generative tools are shaping young, formative minds, arguing that the real risk is not exposure to new technology, but the premature outsourcing of ...

As long as you are constantly scouring for knowledge and looking to learn, that’s what we see as important here.” ...

In a long-running RCT, older adults who completed adaptive speed-of-processing training with boosters were less likely to ...

Activities like learning a new language as a child or reading, writing, and playing board games later in life all had an impact on Alzheimer’s risk.

Engaging in mentally stimulating activities throughout life can build cognitive reserve, potentially delaying the onset of ...

Memory plays a vital role in a child’s learning and overall development. The good news is that it can be strengthened through ...