National Puzzle Day

January 29th is National Puzzle Day. Although doing jigsaw puzzles might not be as popular as they once were, they're still a good way to spend days you're shut inside the house due to bad weather. Studies have found we use both sides of our brain when we work a jigsaw puzzle, and, if you're like me, you'd welcome more brain power.

If jigsaw puzzles aren't your thing, however, there're many other types of puzzles. Maybe you'd prefer Soduku, word finds, or crossword puzzles. Crossword puzzles will also increase vocabulary and language skills. If you're more of a math and number person, then try Soduku.

In fact, most puzzles will help increase memory, cognitive skills, and problem-solving ability. Researchers tell us, the more we exercise our brains, the healthier they'll remain. So what type of puzzle do you prefer? Let's celebrate National Puzzle Day by working on one.

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