Train your Brain
Some scientists claim that the human brain starts slowing down as early as age 30. Other factors in life could have a negative impact on our cognition (i.e. our ability to concentrate, to process information, to remember and learn things etc). Negative factors could include:
- Age
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Stress
- Illnesses
- Psychological problems
- Pain
Many scientists indicate that there are also factors which could positively influence cognition. Literature mention a variety of factors, including:
- Learning activities; challenge yourself
- Nutrition (antioxidants are believed to be able to impact our cognition positively)
- Physical exercises
- Think positive
- Be curious, explore, travel
- Develop and/or maintain stimulating friendships
One thing is sure: it never hurts to play games to train our memory and have some fun! See below some fun games:
Memory
Do you remember this game from your childhood? Memory is a classic. Try to find a matching pair and please be aware: time counts!
Mix it!
Take a look at the letters and numbers. Try to remember as many as possible. As soon as you press ‚Mix it!’ the numbers disappear and the order changes. Try to fill out as many as you remember!
Pairs
Train your brain! Many people find it difficult to remember names. Challenge yourself and try to imprint as many names with the right portraits as possible. As soon as you think you remember them, press ‘Hide names’ and drag the right names to the correct portrait. Good luck!
Sudoku
Sudoku is a popular game amongst youngsters and elderly: for all ages! In theory it is a simple game: fill a 9×9 grid with numbers so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3×3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains only the digits 1 to 9 (no duplication of digits allowed!). The puzzle setter provides a partially completed grid. In order to fill the grid, drag the numbers to the free cells. If you want to check if you’re in the right direction, click ‘Check’. When you’re finished press ‘Ready’. If you find it too difficult and would like to see the answers, press ‘Solution’. by pressing ‘New Game’ you start a next game.
Enjoy!
