The_Puzzles_Place

Why Do Jigsaw Puzzles? I'm glad you asked! Doing jigsaw puzzles is good for your mind, body and spirit. ** - Jigsaw puzzles help to improve your short-term memory. ** - Jigsaw puzzles improve your visual-spatial reasoning. ** - Jigsaw puzzles are a great meditation tool and stress reliever. ** - Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to connect with family. ** - Jigsaw puzzles are great for some needed alone time. People who do jigsaw and crossword puzzles have longer life spans with less chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss or dementia. Doing jigsaw puzzles stimulates your brain and helps wards off the plaque that is the marker of Alzheimer’s, according to a study published in the Archives of Neurology. So, on your next lazy Sunday (or better yet — crazed Monday), unplug, put your phone on “Do Not Disturb,” and get swept away by a puzzle.