The 5 best online gaming sites to improve your memory

This is not the 1980s. Games don't rot your brain. In fact, the opposite is true. Online games can help you improve your memory and boost your mental performance. There are countless games to choose from. To help you save time, here is a list of the top five.

1: ONLINE GAMES FOR THE BRAIN

Gamesforthebrain.com offers a multitude of mind-boosting games to challenge your brain. From Dragger to Mastermind to Chinese Checkers, you can easily spend hours lost in the twisted confines of your mind. However, don't get stuck in the layers like Leo in Inception.

2: ONLINE GAMES ON CNN

CNN opinions aside, this is an article about games and games only. No politics. That's why we focus on CNN's "Uber Brain" section. They have fun arcade games, puzzles and trivia, but for those who really want to rack their brains, go for the strategy, word and puzzle games.

3: ONLINE GAMES AT MINDGAMES

Mindgames.com has more puzzle games than you can shake a brain at. See what happens if you don't train your brain? You end up making stupid jokes like that. Plus, with a simple interface, you'll have no trouble finding a multitude of mind games to stimulate your intelligence or, simply, kill time. Take a look at the highly rated "Brain Trainer" to push your mental abilities.

4: ONLINE GAMES AT NEURO NATION

For those who really want to take their mind games seriously, look no further than Neuro Nation. NeuroNation.com offers scientifically proven methods to keep your brain fit and ready to make important decisions. Improve your cognitive abilities with over 60 brain-busting exercises. It's like a little gym for your brain cells!

5: ONLINE BRAIN CURLS GAMES

Since the gym analogy is in order today, Brain Curls works your mental muscles without remorse. Get this workout by playing games, solving puzzles, and of course, learning something new along the way. As with a regular workout, consistency is the key to success here, so don't miss a day of fun, challenging games.