Do you play games to exercise your cognitive functions and keep your mind sharp?
One time my doctor suggested I play games to keep my mind sharp. I have heard other people say the same thing. So I wondered . . .
Did your doctor ever suggest that games would help your cognitive functions?
Do you play games? How do you do it? What about a game night? Who plays with you? Family, friends, other game-players? Do you play along with TV games or online games?
What about board games? Cards, solitaire,...
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