How Can Brain Training Aps Make Me Smarter?

If brain training aps aren't going to make me smarter, what will? So adrian asks. What are his top recommendations for how to keep your mind sharp and at least stave off the effects of age related cognitive decline? I think it's the old chestnuts again. It's have good sleep, hygine. Sleep well, eat well. Of course, exercise, physical exercise, is actually good for your mental health. The other one that people, i think, know less about, but in some ways, scientifically, we know more about, is socialization. This certainly seems to be something that's important for all sorts of different brains.