Pick up a newspaper, magazine or watch the news and you are likely to hear about the many studies that show that mental exercise is just as important as physical exercise for overall health and well being. Pumping iron is beneficial for your muscles and your bones, but you have to exercise your brain as well. The key to keeping the brain sharp as we age is to keep it stimulated. Use it or lose it applies to the mind as well as the muscles. Memory loss does not have to be just another side effect of aging, and it sure does not have to be as noticeable, especially if you choose to take action and minimize the effects.

Online memory games are an ideal mental workout, providing you with entertaining, thought-provoking exercises that stimulate your brain and keep it feeling young and vibrant. Many of the games are simple recall, while others