If you thought a world of modern technology and tablets had made the traditional jigsaw puzzle obsolete, think again!

The current situation of isolation has made many of us to focus on the smaller, more traditional things in life. The demand for jigsaw puzzles in Australia has reached a new level.  

You might wonder, does making a personalised jigsaw puzzle have any health benefits? 

Yes it does! 

As reported in USA TODAY  recent studies have shown that solving puzzles may have many health benefits including; improving memory, problem-solving skills, reasoning, IQ, productivity, workplace collaboration, lowering stress levels as well as assisting in the delay of dementia and alzheimers.

Improved Memory

Solving personalised puzzles helps reinforce existing connections between our brain cells. 

Jigsaw puzzles are good for improving short-term memory which helps us remember shapes and colors and which puzzle pieces connect together.

Problem-Solving 

All personalised jigsaw puzzles are different so require us to take different approaches to try and solve them. This problem solving activity allows us to come up with different strategies and become better problem solvers. 

Increased IQ

Jigsaw puzzles provide improvements to our vocabulary, memory and reasoning. They also help raise our intelligence quotient.

Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Keeping your brain active with jigsaw puzzles can help delay the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Lower Stress Levels

Personalised jigsaws are a great way to unwind and relax. Our brains also go from a wakeful state to an alpha state which is similar to the dreaming in your sleep. 

Now that you know that making a personalised jigsaw puzzle is not just a game, there are many health benefits, it’s time to start solving some for yourself! Jigsaw puzzles in Australia are of high demand. Our current wait time is 3 weeks so order one today!