Do the games and exercises on these websites actually make you smarter? What about more traditional games like Sudoku and crossword puzzles? The “Truth about Brain Training” infographic presents some scientific evidence regarding brain training. So many people these days are worried that their brain will deteriorate without “Exercising” it; the truth is, regular stimulation and use are all that’s required to keep an active, healthy brain. Each brain-training website makes its own claims regarding its unique ability to “Work out” your brain and make you smarter and better at daily brain activities. There were 150 studies published on brain training, though only a few tested benefits pertaining to real-life cognitive situations. A study at Georgia Tech found that playing “Brain games” like memory exercises made participants better at that particular exercise, but did not transfer to better memory as a whole.