Tag Archive for 'Crossword'

Wu et al. investigated the association of adult literacy activities (taking education classes, using a computer, and writing letters or journals) and active mental activities (playing games, cards, or chess and doing crosswords or puzzles) with dementia risk among older individuals. Image credit: Steve Buissinne.

Study: Engagement in Literacy and Active Mental Activities May Help Prevent Dementia in Older Age

Jul 17, 2023 by Natali Anderson

In a cohort study of over 10,000 older individuals in Australia, more frequent participation in adult literacy activities (taking education classes, using...

Regular word and number puzzles linked to sharper brain in later life. Image credit: Steve Buissinne.

Adults 50+ Who Regularly Take Part in Word and Number Puzzles Have Sharper Brains

May 17, 2019 by News Staff

The more regularly adults aged 50 and over played puzzles such as crosswords and Sudoku, the better their brain function, according to new research led...

The more regularly participants engaged with word puzzles, the better they performed on tasks assessing attention, reasoning and memory. Image credit: Steve Buissinne.

Daily Crosswords Linked to Better Cognitive Function in Later Life

Jul 19, 2017 by News Staff

According to new research presented at the 2017 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, the more regularly people report doing word puzzles...