Playing shuffleboard stimulates multiple areas of the brain simultaneously and many new players report improved concentration in daily activities.

As you age, it’s natural for your body to slow down a bit — and your brain is no exception. You may not learn new skills quite as quickly as you used to, and your memory may not be quite as strong.

Activities like learning a new language as a child or reading, writing, and playing board games later in life all had an impact on Alzheimer’s risk.

Analog activities are back in a big way.

Your brain needs exercise. There are so many fun things you can do to help improve your memory, cognition, and creativity. I receive multiple-choice trivia quizzes in my email several times a day.

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