Improve Your Memory: Doing puzzles reinforce the existing connections between our brain cells—and even creates new ones. Jigsaw puzzles are particularly useful for our short-term memories mainly because of the skills required: recollection of shapes and colors and the ability to imagine the bigger picture. Sharpen Your Brain: Doing an adult jigsaw puzzle uses both sides of your brain: the logical left and the creative right. This amounts to a vigorous brain workout that improves problem-solving skills and increases concentration. Social Entertainment and Team Work: Puzzles are perfect as a group or family activity. Everyone can participate together, working toward a common goal. This is not only fun but encourages creativity, conversation, cooperation, and teamwork. Meditation Tool and Stress Reliever: Focusing on one image for a long period of time, without extraneous thoughts entering your mind, is in itself meditation. By doing a jigsaw puzzle for adults, you're getting the same benefits as if you meditated. The stress of everyday life evaporates and is replaced by a sense of peace and tranquility that lowers your blood pressure and heart rate.