Branch out beyond your comfort zone.“To train your brain, its best not to fall into the trap of only doing puzzles that youre good at or ones you find easy,” Dr. Pascual-Leone says.

If you don’t get the paper, you can buy crossword, word finds, Sudoku, or Variety books with hundreds of different puzzles at a newsstand, supermarket, or bookstore. Tackling new mental challenges is ...

Hanayama Labyrinth Metal 3D Brain Teaser Puzzle The objective of this two-piece puzzle is simple: Remove both rings and put them back together. It’s not as easy as it looks. A nub on each end of ...

These puzzles challenge the brain, encouraging it to form new neural connections, which enhances recall and logical thinking. If practiced regularly, they can significantly improve focus ...

Jigsaw puzzles exercise the left and right sides of your brain at once. Your left brain is logical and works in a linear fashion, while your right brain is creative and intuitive.