My aunt is really in the sudoku puzzles. She is trying to get me interested, but I don't see anything to be learned from them such as might be from crossword puzzles (building vocabulary). Does any other ABers like sudoku? Why?
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Sudoko test your inner strength, your ability to cocentrate your ability to persevere, your zen your understanding of order and a new study just completed shows it wards of Alzheimers in people above 50.
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Yes, I like them and believe they have value for many reasons - They are a great way to practice logic and problem solving, by concentrating and planning moves ahead. you learn how to take calculated risks. They help you develop your own personal strategic style. The rules are simple but the puzzles vary in level as you get better at them. They teach you how to focus and can be very relaxing, satisfying and therapeutic to complete. The only boundaries are your own ability to problem solve, not your age, your level of education or social grouping i.e. non elitist, they are inclusive rather than exclusive. Go on give them another chance.
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I do them all the time. Actually they are more recommended for stimulating the thinking ability, memory aids, and other brain activities than crossword puzzles now as they make you think and really use your brain, not just as something to bring information back for use like a crossword puzzle. There is something about them that gets all those chemicals and nerves going. It is more mentally challenging. Maintaining brain cells and synapses in good condition is critical, since mental performance is totally reliant on the health of the brain’s complex network of trillions of synapses. Avoiding routine is a good thing and each Sudoku in a unique puzzle, unlike crosswords that often reuse the same words. It's new sensory experiences, challenging your mind and body with new situations. The Sudoku is therefore perfectly suited to keep synapses healthy!
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