Though it may not be one of the first organs to show signs of wear and tear as you age, your brain still deserves some love. Much like the body, keeping the brain active is important at all stages of life. Brain games and puzzles serve as mental exercises that can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline.

Here are some of the many benefits of brain exercises:

1. Improved Memory
2. Better Problem-Solving Skills
3. Improved Visual-Spatial Reasoning
4. Increased IQ
5. Delay Dementia and Alzheimer’s
6. Improved Mood
7. Lower Stress Levels
8. Increased Attention to Detail
9. Increased Productivity
10. Better Collaboration

Whether it be your traditional word search puzzle or a brain teaser, to your phone apps like Solitaire or the daily Wordle, these games provide more benefit to your brain than you think.

So get to playing!