“Brain games” have become a popular way to stay sharp as you age. Whether it’s a daily crossword, a book of Sudoku puzzles, or a virtual brain-training program (part of a $12 billion industry), these games are often marketed—and widely believed—to help preserve cognitive skills like memory, problem-solving, and processing speed. But do they really…
Why do some 80-year-olds have exceptional memories and outstanding critical thinking skills? How do certain 90-year-olds maintain robust social lives? These are the questions researchers at Northwestern University have been trying to answer for the past 25 years. Their new study, published in the medical journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, reveals that there are distinct biological…
Scottie Scheffler spiked his golf cap on the green, barked an expletive in triumph, and yet hardly seemed content with one of the biggest and most hard-fought tournament victories of his career. “Let’s f—–g go! That’s what I’m talking about!” Scheffler said to caddie Ted Scott after clinching the title at the PGA Championship earlier…
