It’s the perfect activity to spend rainy autumn days

Are you a puzzle lover too? Did you know that doing jigsaw puzzles can have incredible and positive effects on your health, improving memory and stimulating the brain to solve problems better on several levels, raising the intelligence quotient and preventing the possibility of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia?

We all encounter jigsaw puzzles most often during childhood. This is when we put together simple childhood motifs, most often represented by characters from animated series, animals, etc., in the form of large puzzle pieces.

What to do on rainy autumn afternoons?

To put together a jigsaw puzzle, of course! You simply choose the number of puzzle pieces you want to assemble and then the motif. Clementoni jigsaw puzzles offer a wide choice of motifs, colourful designs, strong and durable materials and top quality craftsmanship. Choose between jigsaw puzzles for children, or jigsaw puzzles with different number of pieces , and don’t forget the accessories, to make it easier to put together and to keep track of all the pieces.

The positive impact of jigsaw puzzles on the brain

As mentioned earlier, doing jigsaw puzzles has a number of positive effects on the brain, including:

• have a positive impact on the development of fine motor skills,
• strengthen problem-solving skills and skills at multiple levels,
• require and reinforce concentration and logical thinking
• and have the potential to successfully protect against the development of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
• It is also worth noting that they are beneficial in stimulating cognitive processes and allowing for better memory.

We would also point out that doing puzzles is a great anti-stressor, as our brains increase the production of the hormone dopamine when we solve puzzles. Dopamine is one of the brain’s neurotransmitters that helps regulate mood, motivation, attention, memory, positive thinking and feelings of optimism. So, in summary, every time we manage to put a piece of the puzzle together, the brain releases dopamine into the blood. Feelings of happiness and optimism create positive energy, which reduces stress and improves concentration.