Playing Cards, Board Games Prevents Cognitive Decline
Playing Cards, Board Games Prevents Cognitive Decline
5 Best Brain-Building Games
Consider these options when coming up with a variety of
brain-beneficial activities…
Make it challenging. If you exercise with
weights that are too light, you won’t build any muscle. Similarly, games that are too easy won’t stimulate your brain. If you do crosswords, for instance, go for the ones are difficult for you.
weights that are too light, you won’t build any muscle. Similarly, games that are too easy won’t stimulate your brain. If you do crosswords, for instance, go for the ones are difficult for you.
Novelty is key. Don’t stick with the same games. If
you’re already good at bridge or Scrabble, switch to something that’s new to
you. That way you’ll force your brain to learn new skills.
Involve other people. Research shows that older people
who are socially active have a reduced risk of dementia. So make sure at least
of the games you play involve others.
Read. A study from Emory University found that reading
improves brain connectivity. It also enhances empathy and the imaginative
faculties. You can combine this with the benefits derived from games and
puzzles by reading mystery fiction that’s designed to be solvable. Examples
include the Five-Minute Mysteries series and the Four-Minute
Forensic Mysteries series.
Combine a mental and physical workout. Studies show
that people who perform activities that have both mental and physical
components have higher levels of cognitive improvement. For example, a sport
like tennis involves more than just physical exercise…you must also use your
brain to work out a strategy to beat your opponent.
Computer brain games are trendy, but they aren’t necessary.
The traditional games you’ve enjoyed for years can keep your mind sharp into
your 70s, 80s, and beyond.
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