Playing Games --Not Only Fun For many people, playing games is a way to have some fun. ___26__It is a great way to keep your mental health in check. Actually, anything that requires you to do some thinking will help you keep your brain healthy. You may say that this sounds great but you just don ' t have the time to do it. If you want to improve your mental health, you will make time for it. __27___ You can exercise your brain before work and while the rest of your family is still in bed. This can greatly change your attitude for the rest of the day. Turn the TV off in the evening and spend some time playing games alone or with a family member. ___28__ Try a variety of new games, too. This way, you don ' t get bored playing the same one all the time. Most games offer several different levels. To get the most exercise for your brain, start out with the easy stuff. __29___ As your level of skill improves, go on to challenge your brain by moving into more advanced levels of the game. Find the games that you really enjoy playing. Keeping your brain sharp with such games is really going to pay off for. you in many ways. __30___ You will find that you have less stress and that it is easier to make decisions, You will also find that your memory is improving.