Brain Games

USF Alzheimer’s center aims to transcend shortcomings in research
A national panel found results disappointing but recommended a course USF already follows.
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Mental ‘Exercise’ May Only Hide Signs of Alzheimer’s
Title: Mental ‘Exercise’ May Only Hide Signs of Alzheimer’s Category: Health News Created: 9/1/2010 6:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2010
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Melissa & Doug Underwater 48-Piece Floor Puzzle

Illustration of underwater sea life
48 piece floor puzzle
Helps develop matching skills
Recommended Age Range 3 Years and up

Piece together tons of fun with this puzzle that features an undersea adventure. This colorful, detailed Underwater-themed floor puzzle is made of heavy-duty cardboard with an easy-clean surface that helps keep the puzzle [...]

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Latches Board

This beautifully-crafted board has polished brass locks, latches and clasps
Brightly colored, smooth-sanded pieces help build early shape, color and size differentiation skills
Hide-and-seek pictures behind each door help develop fine motor skills
Incredible value and superior craftsmanship

Undo a latch, swing open the numbered door, and count on fun when the picture beneath [...]

Does the Brain Atrophy Like a Muscle?
We aren’t so much talking about the physical structure of the brain itself – or are we? Medical and psychological research recently has pointed to the emerging idea that the more you exercise your brain, the better it will work in your old age and the more resistant you [...]

MasterPieces Mysteries of the Pyramids 3D Pyramid Puzzle 365 Pieces

Artist David Miller
365 Piece Pyramid Shaped 3D Puzzle
Real cork pieces
Base puzzle included
Loaded with factoids about the pyramids

Jigsaw Puzzle: 3d Pyramid. Prepare to experience the power and fun of building your own pyramid. From the ground up each piece reveals more of the hidden mysteries. Begin your [...]

World’s Largest Crossword Puzzle

This crossword hangs on a full 7′ by 7′ of wall space and has 28,000 clues for over 91,000 squares
A 100-page clue book, with no repeats, provides the hints
For the lone wordsmith it folds for lap- or table-top solving
The puzzle grid and 4′ by 4′ answer grid are printed on sturdy paper [...]

MasterPieces Worlds of Wonder 3D Pyramid Puzzle 365 Pieces

Artist David Miller
365 Piece Pyramid Shaped 3D Puzzle
Real cork pieces
Base puzzle included
Loaded with factoids about the pyramids

Oceans take up about 70 percent of the planet and contain approximately 230,000 recorded species! While this Worlds of Wonder 3D puzzle is by no means as large as or [...]

Around Your Town 08/09/10
Bisbee P.E.O. Chapter T will meet at 6 p.m. today at the home of Nancy Davies, with Claudia Mobley as co-hostess. There will be an initiation ceremony. Resident members and visiting P.E.O. s are welcome. For information or directions, call President Honorine Payne at 803-1305 or Davies at 432-4422. Jayden Olmstead liver transplant [...]

MasterPieces Town Square 1000 Piece Puzzle Folk Festival Collection

Artist Eric Dowdle
1000 pieces
Part of the folk festival collection
This lovely folk art style puzzle features the solvang bakery and a windmill on main street
Finished puzzle size: 19.25 x 26.75

1000 Piece Folk Festival, featuring the art of Eric Dowdle. For ages 8+

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Rubik’s Cube Brain Teaser Puzzle with Helpful Hints

Challenge your thinking muscle with this classic brainteaser game
Align 54 squares so that the colors match up on all 9 sides
43 quintillion possible combinations, but only 1 is correct
Solution hints booklet included
For 1 or more players

It’s the ultimate brainteaser game. Experience the best-selling puzzle game ever with a [...]