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Chess Is More Popular Than Ever—And Playing It Can Boost Your Brain Health, According to a Neurologist and Neuropsychologist
Like a lot of people, I grew up playing casual games of chess every now and then with family members. For years, I knew the rules, a couple standard moves, and that…
This Kind of Daydreaming Is Connected to Better Brain Health, No Matter Your Age
Daydreaming doesn’t exactly have the best reputation. We’re told it keeps us from focusing and takes us out of the present. Yet research has shown that most of us spend nearly 47…
Here’s What’s Actually Happening When You Have Trouble Remembering a Familiar Word—And What It Means About Your Brain Health
Sometimes when I’m having a conversation, I’ll get to a particular word that I just can’t seem to remember. Maybe I’m telling someone about an incredible meal I had on vacation and…