Can people, get real benefit from them? If so, which ones are reliable, or what is the best?
PS: This is a serious question, please give me real answers.
You don't have to be an expert on it, a good experience that provided you some improvements is enough. Thanks.
2006-06-25 06:35:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes, as a neurology practitioner I can say that if you keep the brain
working you keep neurons functioning....sort of use it or loose it...
Keep reading, do cross word puzzles, challenge your mind...and stay young
2006-06-25 06:52:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are beneficial for the brain. The brain is like a muscle, use it or lose it. They have found that even crossword puzzles are helpful for keeping the brain active lessening the effects of aging.
Even music can help the brain synchronize and be better able to overcome a head injury-this has been proven. I find memory games are very good at enhancing memory skills and maintaining them
2006-06-25 16:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe this to be very true! I was raised in a family where "game" playing [not the emotionally damaging] was a part of our "family time". Every week we would visit our grandparents, and after supper it was all about Yahtzee, Scrabble, Chinese Checkers, Old Maid, Fish etc. As and adult and a mother, I have tried to instill those same things in my child. F.Y.I. my grandmother will be celebrating her 95th birthday this year, and she's as sharp as a tack! P.S. I also am a "Crossword Puzzle" junkie!
2006-06-25 17:01:50 · answer #3 · answered by Metallicamoon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first two answers. Problem solving puzzles or practices enable us to learn to process our thinking in an orderly fashion. Working out complicated problems teaches us to be logical and organized. With this crazy world we live in, everyone should learn to do both. I personally enjoy crossword puzzles, but there are an awful lot of different ones to choose from. My suggestion to you is to try them out and find one you like.
2006-06-25 13:46:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because when older, it'll help keep your brain active and help prevent alheimer's disease. Even though most people can't solve the brain teasers problems. lol
2006-06-25 13:44:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think so, because if you do more crosswords or other puzzles, you get better and faster, so your brain must be learning
2006-06-25 13:39:15 · answer #6 · answered by Alex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are challenging they can help develop problem solving and logic skills.
2006-06-25 13:38:46 · answer #7 · answered by Jason S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋