Discover the benefits of solving puzzles and boost your literacy and mental health
By Asuquo Udofia Two is company, three is a crowd – and literally so these days in cities across the world because of COVID-19. Social distancing… self-isolation… lockdown. These terms have been added to vocabularies with the spread of the coronavirus. In many parts of the world, social distancing has meant a lockdown of […]
Read MoreIn our new COVID world, staying connected is vital. Puzzling via your library is a fun way that will encourage social interaction among patrons, as well as promoting a love of lifelong learning. Form a library puzzle club Catching up to solve puzzles with a group of friends (via the library) has many advantages. Puzzles […]
Read MoreAnxiety affects millions of people, young and old, around the world. It can be extremely debilitating. However, we have some good news. Research has discovered that solving puzzles may ease panic attacks. An article published in Psychology Today says that the best way to combat panic attacks is to engage your brain. There are two […]
Read MoreDid you know that puzzles are great for kids self-esteem? Solving puzzles such as crosswords is a great activity for kids to not not only help them learn; it also helps them boost their self-esteem and mental fitness. Best of all, it can often happen quite subconsciously, because they are having too much fun to […]
Read Moreby Annie Carlin & Catherine Eagleson It’s an issue which will confront us all at some stage. When should we (or our parents) stop driving because we have become unsafe? The Alzheimer’s Australia Dementia and Driving Guide for Families and Carers profiles a sad but interesting story about Geoff and his gradual decline as a […]
Read MoreA library used to be a place that simply offered resources mostly in print format. Not anymore. It is now a technological hub of the universe, where a variety of electronic resources are provided to patrons. Online puzzles is just one example. When patrons solve puzzles in a virtual setting, they need to be able […]
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 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 […]
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