Discover the benefits of solving puzzles and boost your literacy and mental health
Many of the challenges you encounter in life are physical and emotional. Puzzles, such as crosswords, codewords, sudoku and trivia quizzes are brain challenges, where you need to use your knowledge of the English language, word structure and general facts, as well as your logic skills to find the answer. We have profiled several popular puzzles and how […]
Read Moreby Sumaiya Kabir One of the best ways to stay mentally strong in this new norm, without losing your mind of course, is through solving puzzles. There are researches conducted and scientific explanations provided on thecorrelation between puzzles and mental health. This game is one of the cogitative activities that reduces anxiety and promotes overall mental well-being. Through untangling puzzles, you can: Exercise your little grey cells Manage boredom in an enjoyable way Connect with your family and […]
Read MoreHave you ever aspired to be a member of the organisation Mensa? It is the largest, oldest and best known high-IQ society in the world. Mensa is a non-profit organisation open to people who score at the 98th percentile or higher on a standardized, supervised intelligence test. Mensa is formally composed of national groups and […]
Read Moreby Asuquo Udofia One of the most fun and mentally stimulating activities people can do while self-isolating is to stay in touch by solving crossword puzzles. Cosimo Bizzarri, who lives in Italy, one of the country’s worst affected by the coronavirus, testifies of the benefit of having crosswords handy in isolation. Writing in The New […]
Read Moreby Catherine Eagleson It is our hope that as we age, we grow wise with the things we learn. We can pass on benefits of learning and puzzling to the younger generation. It really is one of our social responsibilities. Playing intergenerational games and puzzles with your young grandchildren, nephews and nieces is a great […]
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