Solve puzzles Sudoku and crossword puzzles are also good for brain training, but on one condition: if you solve them infrequently. If every day you complete ten Sudokus and can immediately name the capitals of Madagascar, Mozambique and Somalia, these types of puzzles are a routine for you, and your brain is already used to them. Read more books and try to remember the content One of the best exercises for the brain is to read books. From books to essays to magazine articles, read whatever grabs your attention. Tip: Try to remember the contents of a book you read many years ago, as this is a memory strengthening exercise. Solve crossword puzzles The brain, like muscles, needs to be constantly trained and kept in good shape. It's about intellectual workload. Are you skeptical about people who spend their time doing crossword puzzles and sudoku? Completely wrong! After all, this is the easiest and most affordable way to "pump" the brain. But, as in any business, there are subtleties. So, solving Sudoku will not raise your intelligence level, but it will allow you to expand your vocabulary and improve your memory. Their performance among crossword puzzlers who have reached old age is on par with people who are ten years younger than them.