Puzzles and Their Benefits for the Brain
Since the pandemic, puzzles have become exponentially more popular, and we at Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) couldn’t be more excited to see this upward trend. After all, who doesn’t love a good challenge? So with National Puzzle Day right around the corner, we wanted to learn more about this day and the benefits that puzzles have on the brain.
National Puzzle Day was actually created by newspaper puzzle creator and professional quiz maker Jodi Jill, as a way to celebrate her excitement for puzzles. This #hashtag holiday was celebrated by over 5 million people in 2019. As for Jodi, she is a professional writer who enjoys covering travel, celebrities, and entrepreneur ideas, along with how-to and freebie hacks.
As for the perks of puzzles, they actually have many benefits for the brain. Not only do they activate and work both sides of the brain, but they also improve memory, enrich vocabulary, improve problem-solving skills, help prevent diseases (like dementia and Alzheimer's), reduce stress, increase productivity, and increase positive energy.
Through our various activations, we found that our community members are always up for a good challenge. That’s why, last summer, we did a series of puzzles in July and August, which included four visual puzzles and over 70 answer submissions. After combing through all the data, we were finally able to name a Tech Square ATL (TSQATL) Social Club puzzle master.
Think you're a swift puzzle solver? Stop by Technology Enterprise Park (TEP) for our Puzzle Rush event on Thursday, January 28 at 3:30 p.m. to show off your mental agility with a timed, shape-shifting puzzle. The swiftest solver wins a gift card!
DID YOU KNOW?
There are over 1,500 National Days.
What are your favorite types of puzzles? Let us know in the comments below.