The relationship between the frequency of number-puzzle use and baseline cognitive function in a large online sample of adults aged 50 and over.
Helen BrookerKeith A WesnesClive BallardAdam HampshireDag AarslandZunera KhanRob StentonMaria MegalogeniAnne CorbettPublished in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2019)
This study has identified a close relationship between frequency of number-puzzle use and the quality of cognitive function in adults aged 50 to 93 years old. In order to determine the value of these findings as a potential intervention, further research should explore the type and difficulty of the number puzzles. These findings further contribute to the growing evidence that engaging in mentally stimulating activities could benefit the brain function of the ageing population.