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    Brain Training

    Keep your mind sharp daily.

    1. Lumosity

    $11/month or $79/year. Designed by neuroscientists. Daily 10-minute workouts.

    2. Elevate

    $5/month or $40/year. Focuses on reading, writing, math.

    3. Peak

    $5/month. 45+ games for memory, attention, problem solving. Free version available.

    4. BrainHQ

    $14/month. Used in research studies. Strong evidence for benefits.

    5. Be skeptical

    No app makes you smarter overnight. They are best as one part of staying mentally active.

    6. Free works too

    Crossword puzzles, sudoku, reading, learning a language all help similarly.

    Combine apps with social activity. Friends and laughter help the brain more than any app.