Free Memory Improvement Resources

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Here's a list of free education, memory improvement, and other resources you may find useful. Some are available on my site while others are from around the web.

Online Brain Games (Free)

Playing brain games is a fun, effective way to keep your brain sharp. Games such as puzzles, mind-benders, and brain teasers, and other brain games exercise your brain if you play them often.

There are more than 100 free brain games right here on this site. These games can improve your memory, concentration, reaction time, verbal skills, math skills, and other brain skills.

To play brain games right now for free, go to the free brain games page.

Memory Improvement Widgets (Free)

If you have a blog or website, check out the memory improvement widgets I've created. I want these widgets to be used, so feel free to copy one or more of them to your site.

Get the free widgets here.

Online PC/Computer Backup (Free)

Some of your most important memories might not be in your brain at all, but on your computer. If you are like me, you have years of family photos, emails, and documents stored on your hard drive.

One in ten computers melt down every year. If yours crashes, you could lose a big chunk of your life!

One of the safest, easiest, and most popular ways to back up your files is to pay a company to securely store your files online. But you can actually back up 2GB of your files online for free.

Mozy.com (the service I use) will give you 2,000MB of permanent backup space at no charge, with no obligation to buy anything.

Click my referral link to start your free Mozy.com account, and both you and I will get an extra 256MB. That's 2.256GB of free online backup space!

Memory Tips in Your Email (Free)

I know your time is valuable, so I only send out tips that can be read quickly and that you can put to use immediately.

Online Brain Training Service (Free Trial)

Lumosity is an online brain-training service. I am a subscriber, and I use it to keep my memory, concentration, and other brain skills in top shape.

Lumosity provides you with scientifically designed brain games. Each game trains a different part of your brain. You play these games for about 15 minutes a day.

Get It Free for Two Weeks. Subscriptions to Lumosity cost about $7 per month. The first two weeks of the subscription is free but does require a credit card to limit free trials to one person.

First, go to the Lumosity website and see for yourself what it's all about. When you are ready to sign up for the free trial, click the Create Account link at the top of the page to get started.

College Degree Information (Free)

Been thinking of pursuing a college degree? Go to this free site, and take a minute to request free information about colleges that offer the type of degree you want. They will match you to the schools that fit your personality, goals, and aspirations, free!

Getting a college degree, or going back for another degree, is a smart move in this economy. Move up the ladder at your company, increase your earning potential, or switch careers entirely.

Not only that, but continuing your education is also a great way to strengthen your brain!

Flash Card Software (Free)

Flash cards are a powerful memory-strengthening device. You can make flash cards on paper yourself, or create them on your computer using CueCard, a free flash-card software program.

CueCard was written by programmer Wayne Brainerd, who has allowed his program to be distributed free of charge. Many flash-card websites out there charge you money, but Wayne's flash-card program is completely free.

Learn more about CueCard and get your free copy here.

Printable World Map (Free)

World maps are a useful way to learn the political boundaries of the countries of the world. These well-made maps have crisp easy-to-read boundaries.

These free world maps go hand-in-hand with the free Map Making brain game. Play this game to learn the countries, then use the printouts to test your knowledge.

Check out the world map options and print out your free copies here.

Printable Sudoku Puzzles (Free)

Sudoku is a challenging puzzle game that helps keep your brain sharp.

The object of Sudoku is to place the numbers "1" through "9" on the grid so that each number in the 1-9 sequence appears only once in each row and column. For those who prefer to play Sudoku on paper rather than online, there is a page on this site where you can print out Sudoku game pages for free.

Go here to download your free printable Sudoku sheets.

Word Search Printables (Free)

Do you enjoy word searches? Here are some free, printable word searches that you can try.

Not only are they printable, you can also solve them online in your browser! I've created online and printable versions of each puzzle.

The printable versions are free to copy and distribute. So these are ideal for educators looking for a free activity for their students. Send them to your friends, coworkers, anyone - it's okay by me.

Get the free word search printables here.

Printable Multiplication Chart (Free)

Here's a free, printable multiplication chart for personal or classroom use.

If you can't remember all the multiplication facts up to 12 times 12, print this chart out. Review the multiplication facts ten minutes a day for a week. This is a great workout for your memory.

Teachers and students should find this chart useful as well. Different sizes are provided to accommodate the way you want to use the chart.

Get the free printable multiplication chart here.

Printable Math Flash Cards (Free)

Here are some printable math flash cards for personal or classroom use. You can download and print out these flash cards for free.

Flash cards make it easier to memorize math facts including multiplication and division. They allow you to quickly review a large number of facts to test your knowledge. There are four sets: Addition 0-12, Subtraction 0-12, Multiplication 0-12, and Division 0-12.

Get the free printable math flash cards here.

Printable Yahtzee Score Sheets (Free)

Here are some printable Yahtzee score sheets that you can print, use, copy, and distribute for free.

Although you can play Yahtzee online right here on this site, it's usually more fun to play with paper and dice in person with your friends. Before your next Yahtzee party, print out as many of these free Yahtzee score cards as you need.

Get the free printable Yahtzee score sheets here.

Brain Training Software Rentals (Free Trial)

Have you ever wanted to try the famous Brain Age or Brain Age 2 computer games? If you have a Nintendo DS, you can try them and other titles for free!

Sign up for the 10-Day Free Trial at Gamefly, and you can pick any two games delivered to your door. Have a Wii? Try Big Brain Academy. If you have a PlayStation, try Brain Challenge Deluxe or Mind Quiz. XBox has Tetris Worlds and other games.

Play these games for ten days at no cost. Even the shipping is free.

To sign up for the free trial, click the banner at left. On the Gamefly website, click the "Start Now" button, then select the "Free Trial - 2 Games Out" option.

Cancel by the end of the trial, or if you like the Gamefly service start a regular subscription and rent unlimited game titles for $22.95 per month.

Training & Nutrition Secrets Ebook (Free)

As I explain elsewhere on my site, staying in shape and eating a healthy diet are two keys to a better memory. Here is a completely free, 60-page Training and Nutrition ebook by fitness author Mike Geary that can get you started on the road to fitness.

As you can tell from the title, this ebook reveals both exercise and nutrition secrets. It's worth reading for the Top Fitness Foods section alone.

Feel free to email this book to your friends and family. To save it to your computer, open the ebook then select File -> Save As.

If you want, you can put this ebook on your blog or website, but you are not allowed to sell it.

If you have any questions about the free stuff, send me a message through the "Contact Me" link at left.

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