We tend to focus a lot on exercising our bodies with little thought of our brains. I thought it would be fun to discover the different ways we can exercise our brains. Now, what can we do to keep our brains in shape? A number of things; but my favorite is Brain Games.
Brain games are games that challenge specific cognitive skills that exercise your memory, logic, attention span, and quick thinking abilities. As we get older, it is important to train our brains in order to maintain quick thinking and quick reflexes.
Studies show that games that train your brain can make a significant impact on your cognitive function. Games that involve logic, analytical thinking, and cleverness, can cause your brain to improve its performance. Also, memory games can improve your recall functions. So when you improve your cognitive functions, it helps your brain to stay ‘young’.
Types of Brain Games
Here Are Just A Few Of My Favorites:
Elevate – You can find this app in your Apple Store. This game is designed to improve your brain’s memory, speaking abilities, focus, memory, quick processing, math skills and so much more.
Word Wars – This game is kind of like the classic game of Scrabble with a modern twist. You play one-on-one with an unlimited number of people at one time, so you have multiple games going. You don’t have to wait around for someone to play their turn. Awesome, right? You can find this game in your Apple Store, Android, and Google Play.
Scavenger Hunt – This is a great way to exercise your memory and focus skills and have fun doing it. While searching for objects, you have to be able to get past the distractions. This game can be found in the Apple Store, Android, and Google Play.
Other Ways to Keep Your Brain Functioning Properly
Although brain games are effective in keeping the mind sharp, we will explore other steps that are just as effective and will also benefit the whole body.
Break the monotony – Try new things; challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone. Spontaneity is a great way to mix things up and jump-start your brain.
Take Stress Head On – It is important to deal with stress promptly, rather than prolonging the matter. We know that stress can create a lot of health issues including the memory function of the brain.
Nutrition and Exercise – Like the body, the brain also benefits from proper nutrition and exercise. Omega 3 Fatty Acids have many health benefits including mood and memory enhancement. So be sure to include foods like fish and salmon in your diet. Eating healthy along with exercise in your daily activity keeps the whole body functioning properly.
Brain exercises can be fun, healthy, and relaxing!
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