Puzzles can have many mental health benefits, including:
Improved mood
Solving puzzles releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, optimism, concentration, and memory.
Reduced stress
Puzzles can be meditative and help you focus on the present moment, which can lower cortisol levels and reduce anxiety.
Improved cognitive abilities
Puzzles can help reinforce connections between brain cells, improve short-term memory, and enhance the prefrontal cortex, which plays an important role in cognitive abilities.
Sense of accomplishment
Completing a challenging puzzle can contribute to higher self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.
Improved visual-spatial reasoning
Puzzles can help improve visual-spatial reasoning.
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