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Thought one. Thought two. It’s kind of like exercise for the brain. Keeping your mind active by learning new things can increase your brain power and help reduce dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
You can tap that brain power for National Crossword Puzzle Day! Test your vocabulary and problem-solving skills over a puzzle today. The time is well spent and can reduce your stress (hopefully) and elevate your communication skills by keeping brain cells active.
It doesn’t matter what puzzle you pick – crossword, Sudoku, word search, acrostic, logic, cipher or diagramless – there’s endless brain-boosting fun to have.
– Jane Dvorak, SLJ 100 Communications