The benefits of so-called brain games are "exaggerated" and evidence they improve cognitive ability are "weak to non-existent", a group of experts has said.
Consumers "naturally think these products will be helpful", a report by the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) found.
But it warned that while the games are "fun and engaging", the only evidence of player improvement is at completing particular apps' tasks.
It suggested tai chai, designing a quilt, creative writing, learning a musical instrument and juggling as activities people could incorporate into a healthy lifestyle to stop the risk of cognitive decline.
The GCBH, which is made up of scientists, health professionals and policy experts, also said people should start younger to ensure better brain function with age.
"If people play a 'brain game', they may get better at that game, but improvements in game performance have not yet been shown to convincingly result in improvements in people's daily cognitive abilities.
"There is insufficient evidence that improvements in game performance will improve people's overall functioning in everyday life. For example, we do not have evidence establishing that getting better at playing Sudoku will help you
manage your finances any better."
manage your finances any better."
James Goodwin, chief scientist at Age UK, said: "Even though it's never too late to learn something new, the overwhelming message from this report is that you shouldn't wait until later life to try to maintain your brain health.
"The younger you start challenging yourself with mentally stimulating activities, the better your brain function will be as you age."
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