Post by The Mind Company

What does a potato have to do with cognitive health? More than you might expect. In a recent NPR conversation, our Senior Puzzle Editor Chandi Deitmer, MSW explains how puzzles support curiosity, problem-solving, and knowledge-building, often starting with familiar topics and ordinary objects, like root vegetables. She discusses why nearly two-thirds of adults experience cognitive challenges in everyday tasks, why deliberate mental engagement matters, and how well-designed, bite-sized puzzles can help people feel more confident in their day-to-day decisions. If you’re curious about how knowledge, cognition, and play intersect, it’s a conversation worth hearing. Listen beginning at 32:57: https://lnkd.in/ebq3ajE7