4“brain-games” That Will Improve Your Memory

By Author: Rahul Sharma
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School and University students always need to be on the optimal stage of their cerebral activity, if they wish to top their semesters and final exams. Although practicing with their subjects and worksheets are some good ways to achieve that state, they sure are not fun and exciting. But can we expect brain-scintillating activities to be such? Can we attain a higher level of concentration and improved memory by doing something that’s challenging yet interesting, and serious yet entertaining? Well, numerous scientific studies have shown that are some brain-games that exist to deliver all of the above.

So let us have a look at 4 such brain games that students should play on a daily basis, or as they please, to help themselves improve their memory. Playing these games would definitely help you improve your academic score too. And who knows, that one day you might see your name among the toppers of MLSU Result 2019.

1. CrossWords

According to many studies done at various universities and scientific foundations, crossword puzzles that you find hard to solve are really good for your brain. According to some sources, crosswords also help keep brain-related problems lie Alazimers and Dementia on the bay. Solving at least two or three challenging puzzles will not only improve your cognitive abilities but would also lead to an expansion in your overall general awareness.

2. Jig-Saw Puzzles

Jig-saw puzzles are like the track and field of indoor activities. That’s because it is one of those exercises that has more than a million benefits. Solving jigsaw puzzles on a daily and regular basis has the following benefits:

Aids the development of critical thinking
Spikes mental activity
improves visual perception
Shoots up dopamine release in the body

The best part about solving such puzzles is that you don’t need anyone to play or collaborate with. Other than that, they are cheap, have a simple set of guidelines, and need no extra equipment or accessories to support the gameplay.

3. Sudoku

A brain game that’s more addictive than any prescribed or non-prescribed drug. Simple as anything, and yet takes an eternity to solve if you are not an expert. Not only that, it's cheaper than your set of jigsaw-puzzles, and don’t even need to go to the toy shop to purchase it. All you have to do is to sit and open up your daily newspaper, along with a pen of course. The benefits of this game include:
Improved concentration
Improved memory
Delayed Dementia and Alzheimer
Boosts confidence while providing mental relaxation and stimulation to the brain

4. Chess

And finally, the alpha of all brain games; Chess. The nature and class of this game are such, that almost country that could, claims have invented it. Although its widely accepted that the brain behind this “best brain-game that ever was and ever will” is India. Professionals like scientists, army officers, doctors, and administrative level bureaucrats can be easily seen practicing chess as part of their hobby. Benefits of playing chess on a day-to-day basis include:

Provides warm up to both sides of your brain
Helps in treating Schizophrenia
Keeps Dementia and Alzheimers away
Proves to be fruitful in many rehabilitation processes