For many years, the idea that “sleeping on it” would provide an individual with some time in which their subconscious mind ...

Dreams appear to allow the brain to break free creatively in ways the conscious mind can not In A Nutshell Researchers successfully steered people’s dreams toward specific unsolved puzzles by playing ...

NPR's Short Wave talks about babies' perceptions of rhythm, how sleep may help us solve puzzles and why snakes may be able to fast so long.

We've all heard the best approach to solve a problem is to "sleep on it." It turns out there may be more truth to this adage ...

New research now shows how dreams during REM sleep help the brain rethink problems and find creative solutions naturally.

Dreams and REM sleep have long been associated with creativity. Why is that? Sleep is about a lot more than just restoration.

Individuals with strong attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, related to inefficient cognitive executive ...

Maze puzzles are also great for improving spatial awareness and perseverance. As kids navigate through mazes, they learn to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When 2D puzzles are no longer exciting, 3D brain teasers are the way. These handheld puzzles require ...