Conversely, if a tape measure reveals a decrease in waist circumference, you can see the benefit and know you're improving your health, which can also motivate you to continue an exercise and diet plan.

CNN: The best way to measure body fat

If you're interested in improving the images you watch--alas, there's not much you can do about the shows themselves--a high-definition system will do it.

FORBES: The Big Picture

If you improve by 3% but competitors are improving by 5%, you're actually becoming less competitive.

FORBES: Magazine Article

"While we're improving Maps, you can try alternatives by downloading map apps from the App Store like Bing, MapQuest and Waze, or use Google or Nokia maps by going to their websites and creating an icon on your home screen to their web app, " he added.

BBC: Apple apologises for Maps switch 'frustration'

Mr. BOB LEE (Election Official, Philadelphia): The dust isn't even settled yet and we're still working on improving things, and you say, well, wait a minute, we got to go back to paper.

NPR: Local Election Officials Oppose Paper Ballots

The key: As you play, you're working on your memory, strategy, and spatial skills--all required for improving brain health--at the same time.

CNN: Helpful ways to boost your memory