Crossword puzzles beat computer video games in slowing memory loss
Title:Crossword puzzles beat computer video games in slowing memory loss
Author:Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Abstract:Crossword puzzles are widely used but have not been studied systematically in mild cognitive impairment, which is associated with high risk for dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.The new study has documented short- and longer-term benefits for web-crossword puzzle training compared to another intervention.