Did you know that mental exercises have been shown to increase short-term memory, enhance your mood, and sharpen cognitive skill? Put your brain to the test with these cerebral exercises that will keep you entertained and your wits sharp — and get a dopamine boost for the effort.

Give yourself a healthy distraction with one (or all) of these brain puzzles. There are three types of puzzles, each with three difficulty levels — are you up for the challenge?

Puzzles Types:

• Masyu Puzzles
• Sliding Pennies
  
• Pattern Puzzles