Can you hold on to your memories? Study claims solving puzzles & playing games may slow down Alzheimer’s
Nearly everybody would love to go miles before they sleep, but you need an active brain and sharp, keen mental faculties for that purpose.
Just as we can’t stop the eventual wrinkling of the skin, diminished eyesight, knobbly joints, and greying of hair, nothing can be done to prevent the worsening of cognitive ability that occurs due to old age.
However, exercising our little grey cells (as the great sleuth Hercule Poirot describes it) can go a long way in ensuring that your brain can defy ageing and remain young… for at least a few years!
Is There A Way To Keep The Brain Youthful?
According to a Forbes report, engaging in mental exercises such as solving crossword puzzles, playing chess, investing in skill building (such as learning a new language), and reading books can help you remain agile and delay dementia, especially in elderly folks over 70.
The report cited a 2023 study published by the American Medical Association Journal JAMA Open Network.
Several other studies also corroborate this theory. A 2021 study published in the magazine Neurology also claimed that regular book reading, and solving puzzles can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s in people aged over 80.
Here are some games that can keep your brains active:
In The Beginning, Was The Word…
Word puzzles are a great way to kill boredom and also keep your brain sharp as needles! Games like Scrabble focus more on letter and word arrangement, while crossword puzzles test your vocabulary bank! Engaging in such games helps you improve your memory skills as well as your way with words.
Jigsaw: Confusing But Rewarding!
Jigsaw puzzles test your ability to connect the dots, memory, and ability to see the big picture!
The Roll Of The Dice
Although a certain element of luck
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