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Puzzle solving 'won't stop mental decline'
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 7:37 am
by Mick Norris
BBC Report
Doing crossword puzzles and Sudoku does not protect against mental decline, according to a new study.
The idea of "use it or lose it" when it comes to our brains in later life has previously been widely accepted.
But a new Scottish study suggests it has no effect on mental decline.
Instead, results indicate that regularly doing intellectual activities throughout life boosts mental ability and provides a "higher cognitive point" from which to decline.
"In addition to staying mentally active, keeping physically fit, eating a healthy balanced diet, not smoking, drinking within recommended guidelines and keeping weight, cholesterol and blood pressure in check are all good ways to support a healthy brain as we get older."
Re: Puzzle solving 'won't stop mental decline'
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:54 am
by soheil_hooshdaran
Interesting. When does the decline begin?
Re: Puzzle solving 'won't stop mental decline'
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:15 am
by NickFaulks
soheil_hooshdaran wrote: ↑Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:54 am
Interesting. When does the decline begin?
Around age 20, I read somewhere.
Re: Puzzle solving 'won't stop mental decline'
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 11:40 am
by Geoff Chandler
Infact Puzzle solving can drive you insane.
This book is excellent.
Do not be fooled by the cover, this book is tough.
Going through it and I hit here (puzzle No. 145) Zaitsev - Kotov 1961.
Can White play 1.Bxe6.
Yes...then No..Yes...No. Finally settle for a No. A neat, it looks good, but there is a snag puzzle.
1.Bxe6 Bxg3! nice. Looked at solution and I see 1...Bxg3 has a '?'
Without going any further I go back to the position.
Getting frustrated I cannot see what I am missing so eventually set up the position.
The given solution has missed a defensive shot.