Train your brain! 8 ways to exercise your noggin

Death and taxes are things that can't be helped. Mental decline is another some people think of, but a new study suggests there's something that can be done to prevent that particular effect of aging from happening. Think of them as brain workouts. Of course just about anyone can enjoy doing these mental exercises since you're never too old to learn some new tricks.

Playing head games to challenge your analytical and mathematical skills is a good way to ward off dementia. Games like Brain Age on the Nintendo DS are a great way to achieve this. According to the article, doing your own taxes can also keep you sharp. You can always try and tackle them yourself before heading down to your local accountant.

Another way to exercise the brain is to remember passwords. Most of our browsers probably retain passwords automatically, but if you challenge yourself to keep up with them manually, then it makes you recall the necessary facts later. There are more things you can do to keep yourself mentally sharp, so read on!