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4 Mobile Games to Keep Your Mind Sharp.

Cell phones are a perfect medium for this stuff – typically sessions are short and can be done anywhere, and don't require any special input devices. If you're going to be staring at your screen, why not do something that could maybe make you smarter?

Lumosity

Check out the slideshow for 4 games that will get that old gray matter pumping and amp up your mental abilities.

Lumosity

Easily the leader in the brain-training market, Lumosity went online in 2007 and has developed a thriving community of over 70 million users. The Lumosity program is based on a number of cognitive science studies that indicate that doing a variety of brain exercises can increase memory and mental ability. When you start the program, it will evaluate you in a number of areas, and then create a training plan for you to do for 15 minutes a day. The base program is free, but if you crave variety, you can purchase a subscription that gives you access to a wider variety of activities.

Math Workout

In a recent study, four in 10 Americans reported that they hate math. That's a staggeringly high percentage for something that’s a fundamental basis of just about everything we do. There is solid evidence that math skills relate to lots of other disciplines, and even if you don't use it in your daily life, it keeps your brain sharp. One of the most popular math games on the market is Math Workout (Android, iOS), a bare-bones piece of software that excels in power where it lacks in production value. Daily sessions let you practice at a variety of skill levels and monitor your progress.

Circles

Brain-training games don't have to be complex to bring results to the table. Circles, a minimalist app from Snowman, has a single activity and an uncluttered presentation but could have powerful effects on your short-term and long-term memory. Based on the classic “Simon” game of pattern memorization, the game challenges you to watch and repeat a sequence of colored lights and sounds. You can play against friends as well to show your memory supremacy, and a portion of the proceeds from each $0.99 app download is donated to Alzheimer's research.

Elevate

While many of the brain-training games in this piece focus on visual identification and pattern recognition, Elevate (Android, iOS) is all about the power of the word. Chosen by Apple as its 2014 App of the Year, Elevate works on the same freemium model as Lumosity, with paid accounts having access to more activities. What’s interesting about Elevate's system is that everything you do revolves around reading, writing, and listening. Language is the core of communication in the modern world, and being able to sharpen those skills is vital. The way the app tracks your progress is a little opaque, but you'll see real benefits quickly.

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