You’ve heard there are ways to train your brain, but where do you begin?  On the side menu are some tools to get your started.  The Marbles Brain Health Barometer will help you think about various factors in your lifestyle that impact brain health, the word recall game will challenge your memory, and the brain training tips offer suggestions for any brain fitness program. 

If you’re not sure what you’re looking for, shoot a note to one of our Brain Coaches and they will help you find the brain-building activity that’s right for you. 

Marbles: The Brain Store also hosts various educational events at their store in downtown Chicago, so check out what’s coming up in our Upcoming Events section. 

Additional Resources:

AARP: Brain Health: A fantastic resource that contains the latest buzz about brain health. They also host chat groups focusing on the topic and have some free games that you can try.

CDC Healthy Brain Initiative: A public resource that has links to other health resources and offers the latest government data and research.

SharpBrains: A market research and advisory company that provides information and guidance on how to navigate the brain fitness and cognitive health market. They offer the latest market research, interviews with some of the leading scientists in the field, and some brain health tips.

Discovery Health, Brain Health Center: A great "How the brain works" resource with information on brain disorders such as Alzheimer's, Schizophrenia, and Autism Spectrum.

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