Neither puzzles nor apps - neuroscientists swear by these 5 brain health exercises to boost concentration and memory

Woman smiling, holding phone and looking out of the window in a cafe, sitting on sofa after doing brain health exercises.

When we think about our health, we often think of popping on hiking boots, grabbing the gym kit, or going for a run to help keep our bodies in shape. But it's equally important to do regular brain health exercises to to maintain emotional wellbeing and mental sharpness, and to improve your brain health.

“It’s absolutely possible to 'work out' to improve your brain health, but not in the sense of doing mental push-ups," says Dr Rachel Barr, neuroscientist and author of the new book How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend.