NPR's Juana Summers talks to University of Vermont professor Bader Chaarani about why playing video games might actually have some positive effects on a child's cognition. For a time in the '90s and ...

According to new research published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open, kids who play video games for three or more hours a day performed better on impulse control and memory tests than kids who ...

The best board games for kids offer the perfect solution to the age-old “I’m bored” refrain and provide excellent opportunities for family bonding—not to mention family rivalries. Board games draw ...

Brain exercises may help boost and maintain brain function. Memory games, learning new skills, crosswords, and even video games may help. Certain activities may help boost brain function and ...