Brain Games
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Brain-training games can help improve attention, memory, response time, logical reasoning, and various other cognitive functions. These exercises stimulate our brain cells and encourage communication between them. Here is a list of brain games you can add to your routine:
1. Sudoku
Sudoku is a number puzzle where you fill in a grid, making sure each row, column, and box contains the numbers 1 through 9 without repeating. To solve it, you need to plan and think about how each number affects the others. You can play it online, on apps, or in books. The game comes in different difficulty levels to challenge you as you improve.
2. Wordle
This is a web-based puzzle that became popular in 2022. In the game, you have six chances to guess a five-letter word. It combines problem-solving with a simple, user-friendly design and every day, there is a new word to guess. This makes for a fun and engaging way to exercise your brain and can easily be added to your daily routine. Follow this link to access the daily Wordle: https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html
3. Elevate
Elevate is an app that offers brain-training games that focus on reading, writing, speaking, and math. You can customize the games to work on areas you want to improve. The app has 35 different games and allows you to track progress to see how your skills grow. Elevate is free to download, but may require in-app purchases for access to certain games.
4. Crossword puzzle
Crossword puzzles are a great way to exercise your brain by testing your vocabulary and memory. There are two types of crossword puzzles. One gives you a list of words, and you must find them hidden in a grid of letters. The other type gives you blank boxes, and you use clues to figure out what words fit in each box. You can find them in newspapers, books, online, or on phone apps such as wordscapes.
To start you off, do you want to test your health knowledge? See the attached PDF for a fun crossword puzzle put together by Magna Wellness! All the words are related to Magna, health, and wellness.
Written by Cynthia Nakabiri, Health Promotion Coordinator
