Your brain requires daily exercise alongside your body. Fail to give your brain regular workouts and you may experience cognitive decline, memory loss and an increased chance of dementia. Exercising the brain involves carrying out mentally demanding tasks that help to build and strengthen neural pathways.

EUCLID, Ohio, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brain Swaggle, a new mobile app focused on mental fitness and cognitive engagement officially launches with a simple mission: make strengthening the brain fun, accessible, and part of everyday life.

If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it, and repeat. Over time, it grows stronger. Of course, muscles only grow when the challenge increases over time.

Neuroscientists are increasingly convinced that the fastest way to learn something new is not to grind longer, but to pause more often. A growing body of research suggests that a tiny, deliberate break of around 10 seconds can give the brain just enough time to lock in what it has been practicing.

Keeping the body active is important, but giving the brain regular exercise is just as essential. Simple activities like crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, or Sudoku offer an easy and enjoyable way