Jigsaw puzzles have been popular for ages and are often a go-to activity for entertainment on rainy days. However, many people are unaware that jigsaw puzzles offer several cognitive benefits that can ...

Research shows that combining physical and mental exercise is the best way to keep your brain sharp as you age. And getting in extra steps or even taking up pickleball is a fairly clear-cut way to get ...

Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia. About 446,000 people currently live with a brain condition that may affect their memory, thinking and behaviour. And this number is projected ...

I recently Googled relevant psychology, neuroscience, aging, and education websites to get a sense of the kind of research being conducted on the relationship between puzzles and general brain ...

Mathematics is a “science which requires a great amount of imagination”, said the 19th-century Russian maths professor Sofya Kovalevskaya – a pioneering figure for women’s equality in this subject. We ...

Whether it’s Legos, puzzles, or board games, I love analog activities that deliver a dopamine hit and require little physical effort. Puzzle books are just that — they’re a great way to entertain and ...