In 1979, Hounsfield won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his role in the development of computer-assisted ...

To solve a puzzle, players repeatedly flood the background with new colors so as to peel away the colored pieces on the screen until the remaining pieces match the color of the border.

Marcel Danesi, PhD, is a professor emeritus of semiotics and anthropology at Victoria College, University of Toronto, and the author of The Total Brain Workout: 450 Puzzles to Sharpen Your Mind ...

Solving Puzzles Satisfies The Nimble Brain We've all had those satisfying "aha!" moments -- while poring over a crossword at the breakfast table, or adding up the Sudoku numbers during a long commute.

When the new book Champions of Illusion: The Science Behind Mind-Boggling Images and Mystifying Brain Puzzles arrived at the Mental Floss offices, we couldn't flip through it—and flip our brains ...

The idea that a distracted brain can be a more insightful one is still a work in progress. So, for that matter, is the notion that puzzle-solving helps the brain in any way to navigate the ...

Brain teasers are puzzles that challenge your thinking and problem-solving skills. Solving brain teasers helps improve memory ...

On short-term memory tests, puzzle takers had brain function equivalent to eight years younger. The cross-sectional data analysis evaluated testing on about 19,000 people.

Brain teasers are mental workouts disguised as fun. These clever challenges come in countless forms, from logical puzzles that tickle your mind to wordplay that bends your brain. Whether you're a ...

Researchers say activities such as crossword puzzles maintain brain health in people ages 50 and older. Here are some other tips to keep your brain sharp.