You Asked: Do Brain Games Keep My Mind Sharp?
Sep. 26, 2014 Time
Games sure seem like a good way to work your brain out, but dont put your stock in Sudoku. They target very specific cognitive abilities, but they dont transfer to clarity of thinking, problem solving, planningall the complex skills that really matter, explains Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman, chief director of the Center for Brain Health at the University of Texas at Dallas and author of Make Your Brain Smarter.
When it comes to keeping your brain real-world strong, research has shownover and over againtwo activities to be worth your time. The first is aerobic exercise, says Dr. Karen Li, head of Concordia Universitys laboratory for adult development and cognitive aging.