Looking for a fun pastime? Then grab a challenging jigsaw or crossword puzzle! Puzzling is not only a very mindful and (in a family setting) social activity, but it's also very good for your brain. Here are 9 positive effects puzzling has on your brain:

• Puzzling stimulates neuroplasticity
• Puzzling improves your memory
• Puzzling stimulates your visuospatial intelligence
• Puzzling lowers your stress level
• Puzzling improves your mood
• Puzzling stimulates your problem-solving ability
• Puzzling improves your IQ
• Puzzling stimulates both hemispheres of the brain
• Puzzling keeps your brain younger