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Last reviewed: 31.05.2018
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To optimize the concentration of attention, memorization processes and abilities to conclusions, scientists advise us to solve crossword puzzles more often.
Scientists from the UK conducted a large-scale experiment, which resulted in the following interesting information: the systematic unraveling of various puzzles, puzzles, scanwords and crossword puzzles allows to slow down the processes of age-related changes in the brain - and not less than for ten years.
Scientists have studied and evaluated the health status of more than one hundred and seventy thousand volunteers. Details on the results of the study can be found in the well-known periodical "The Daily Mail".
After the end of the laborious experiment, the researchers managed to prove that frequent pastime over solving puzzles and crossword puzzles leads to a significant activation of brain activity. Specialists suggested that the participants in the experiment perform various tasks, following which they could assess their mental abilities. Fans of crossword puzzles coped with such tasks much better and faster, regardless of age.
A similar experiment was also put by scientists from Australia. They found that solving crossword puzzles is a kind of training for the brain. At the same time, you can start such training at any age, even when you are old.
It is significant, but according to the results of the research it was also discovered that various mobile applications and programs intended for similar brain training had less pronounced effect. Such applications had no effect on the cognitive abilities of participants - on the quality of speech, memory, the ability to analyze and assess actions.
You can practice crossword puzzles almost everywhere: over a cup of coffee in a cafe, on a bench in a park, at a stop in anticipation of transport, etc. That is, the occupation is quite unpretentious in place and time. But the benefit from it is very noticeable - especially it will become noticeable, after years.
For homebodies experts recommend to collect puzzles - you can choose any picture and any size, and start training the brain at the same time with the pleasure of an exciting game. Such pastime will help develop logical thinking, strengthen attention, improve analytical and strategic abilities.
By the way, puzzles are recognized as the most popular puzzles in the world. For many, this activity is associated with children's games, but the useful effect of such a game is incredibly strong. In addition, there are a lot of puzzles for both children and adults.
Scientists have made certain conclusions that they would like to share with everyone: do not hesitate to solve riddles and solve puzzles at any age. For such an occupation, not much time is needed - and the effect, according to experts, will not take long.