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Brain games are widely believed to sharpen your cognitive skills, especially as you age. But experts say there's no "magic ...

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A new McGill-led study reveals that digital brain exercises can rejuvenate aging brain systems responsible for learning and memory. Older adults using BrainHQ for 10 weeks showed restored cholinergic ...