Physical exercises can improve our body and keep us fit, but what about the wellness of our minds? As we get older, we begin to experience problems with cognitive functions such as memory, concentration and even thinking. This is not exactly a health challenge; it is simply part of the process of aging. But what…

Chess has been growing in its popularity all around the world. The chess grandmaster, Bobby Fischer popularized the game in America in the 1950s and 1960s.  It is widely played by the elderly, the youth, and by children all around the world. It has been proven by numerous studies that playing chess improves a variety…

It is no longer news that as we age, our brain function declines, but even though we cannot stop the process of aging, there are activities we can engage in that would help keep our brain active and sharp. A PLOS One study done in 2013 reported that that young people who engaged in brain…