Thursday, May 26, 2016
For ages, games have been used by our society for entertainment. But do you know that the games that are considered a leisure activity actually are one of the best exercises for your brain? We’ve compiled a list of games that sharpen both your long-term and short-term memory and help increase the capacity of your brain. Here, take a look!
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- DO A CROSSWORD
Crosswords are like a healthy jog for the brain. According to a study, people who are regular with crosswords have sharper brains, are more creative and they become a master in solving problems over time. Crosswords are also capable of delaying the onset of dementia according to doctors. And last but the biggest reason to pick up those crossword puzzles is that they are super fun once we get used to them!
- DO A CROSSWORD
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- JIGSAW PUZZLES
Jigsaw puzzles are simple & fun games that also impact your short-term memory in a good way. Since it requires you to bring together multiple colours and shapes in their right order for the image to make sense, your brain has to work really hard in the process. Also, the sense of contentment after getting two pieces together in their right order is said to release dopamine which helps enhancing concentration.
- JIGSAW PUZZLES
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- VIDEO GAMES
We have all played video games once in our lifetime and if you still haven’t, here is a good reason for you to. While video games require immense concentration, reaction time and adaptation to a complete new virtual environment, they also accelerate your overall decision making and improve the ability to multitask. According to a recent study, such activities allow you to cope with distractions, while trying to retrieve tonnes of information.
- VIDEO GAMES
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- SUDOKU
Sudoku is a number game which requires the player to register a series of numbers in his/her head while trying to fit them in the nine-space grids within a limited time. To play this game you rely heavily upon your working memory and the ability to predict the outcome beforehand. Sudoku is a popular game that can easily be found in your daily newspaper or on the internet. So keep upgrading to more challenging games once you think you are the shaolin master of Sudoku.
- SUDOKU
- CHESS
Chess is one game that has survived ages, has been played between kings, renowned strategists and is still considered to be the most intellectually stimulating game. It may look slow as compared to other games, but this is due to the intense thinking and calculation it requires before making a move. It also teaches how things that look less important and harmless can turn a situation around. The game excites your brain cells and enhances you power to concentrate. More polished players use their long-term memory to retain information in the long haul.
Ready to play? Get going now!
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