Play to Strengthen the Mind
There are a myriad of ways to strengthen the brain and improve memory, like these:
− Foods to improve brain health.
− Meditation and mindfulness practices.
− Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT).
Try any of the following play styles that suits you best and allows you to enter an improved state of mind.
Memory games
− Memorization of sequences and lookalikes.
− Matching games using moving images, flash cards, gifs, etc.
− Quiz games on math, history, geography, and more.
Logic games
− Sorting and patterns.
− Puzzles with a few dozen pieces or over a thousand.
− Crosswords, a quick way to brush up on one’s vocabulary.
− Sudoku is a contemplative game that can be easy or intense.
Competitive and Plotting games
− Chess is an aesthetically pleasing game for beginners, masters, and everyone in between.
− Checkers has rules that are easy to understand and a stimulating pace.
− Monopoly is a game of both skill and chance that can last hours or days.
− Card games like solitaire, poker, and blackjack can be played slowly or at a rapid-fire pace.
Video games are their own world. Though often decried as a waste of time, strategically chosen video games can have all manner of positive effects on the mind. They can involve all the best parts of the more traditional games listed above. Video games promote quick thinking and focus, and multiplayer games enhance cooperative play and can lead to friendships with people around the world. Video games can also produce uplifting effects from pretty graphics and music. Video games are diverse, from simple, cheerful cartoon games to horror games full of dread and jump scares, whatever gets the
player’s brain going in a positive way. Many people use video games as a way to wind down, but they
are also useful for making the brain more agile and maintaining that agility into old age.
Games are for everyone. Play by yourself or with others. If you’re looking for ways to make your brain
healthier, write to us on our website or call (585) 442-6960.
