New research shows that varied cognitive training, rather than repetitive tasks, helps older adults improve working memory.

Researchers found that older adults learned a memory task best after practicing multiple related tasks, suggesting that diverse cognitive training supports mental sharpness as we age.

Cognitive decline in older adults can often lead to conditions like Alzheimer's disease. A study from Texas A&M University ...

One possible explanation for this is the principle of mutualism, where related abilities improve together. Varied practice ...

Engaging in regular physical exercise has a significant impact on your cognitive function, particularly your working memory.

multiple working memory activities and a control task unrelated to working memory. For the latter two weeks, all participants practiced a variation of the reading span task. The participants who ...

multiple working memory activities, or a control task unrelated to working memory. Prior to the final assessment and for the following two weeks, all participants practiced a variation of the reading ...

Your working memory plays a crucial role in how you process information and carry out daily tasks. If you often find yourself struggling to remember tasks or keeping track of conversations, it might ...

Current “brain training” programs often focus on the repetitive practice of narrow skill sets. However, this research ...

Older adults engaging in activities like word games or hobbies show improved cognitive functions, such as memory, attention, and speed.