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Play Words with Friends? Your brain will thank you

01/06/2012 By Leave a Comment

A few months ago I lost a phone to an unfortunate lost-in-my-laundry incident. When I received its replacement I decided I would not download any game applications because I just don’t have that kind of time to waste. The one I missed most is Words with Friends. I could play against friends, family, even strangers all on my own time. But still my free time was limited, so I resisted. Turns out it was a bad move. Research shows that playing word games can help reduce your risk for memory loss and diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.

So there you go, anytime you feel guilty about wasting time playing games on your smartphone, remind yourself you’re actually working out your mental muscles. As for me, you can challenge me at libsjulia. Bring it!

Want more ways to get smarter in 2012? Read 30 more ways at The Daily Beast.

Filed Under: Lifestyle
About Libby Juliá-Vázquez

Being Latino's Chief Content Officer, Libby Juliá Vázquez has been with BL since April 2010. She oversees all aspects of the online magazine's strategic direction including content and partnerships. She is also the owner of Write Media, a freelance writing and communications company. Her extensive experience has made her a sought-after expert in content, social media, and editing.

A self-proclaimed gypsy, Libby has lived in New York, Puerto Rico, and Utah, and now resides in Chicago.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and should not be understood to be shared by Being Latino, Inc.

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