Chapter
The Benefits of Doing Crossword Puzzles
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Crossword puzzles have made a comeback since the 70s and have been shown to be beneficial for brain training and staving off dementia. Studies have also shown that doing crosswords can increase IQ test scores when advertised as brain training.
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The American Crossword Puzzle Tournament was born in the late 70s when a marketing director of a Marriott Hotel in Stamford, Connecticut decided to hold a crossword puzzle tournament with Will Shortz as the planner.
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Crosswords
Summary
The American Crossword Puzzle Tournament was born in the late 70s when a marketing director of a Marriott Hotel in Stamford, Connecticut decided to hold a crossword puzzle tournament with Will Shortz as the planner.
ChapterThe Benefits of Doing Crossword Puzzles
EpisodeCrosswords episode, perhaps?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Studies show that people perform better on IQ tests when a puzzle is advertised as "brain training."
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brain training
Summary
Studies show that people perform better on IQ tests when a puzzle is advertised as "brain training." However, it's unclear whether puzzles can truly prevent dementia or enhance overall intelligence.