Exercise is important for all our muscles – and that includes the brain.
Puzzles such as crosswords, Sudoku and wordsearches help to test our minds and keep us mentally active.Â
While puzzles on our phones, such as wordles, or at the back of newspapers may seem like a light diversion on a train or bus journey, there is some evidence doing them regularly may have long-term benefits.
Some experts argue that such challenges can reduce the risk of dementia and help to keep the mind sharp. Â
As such, we’ve got the challenge above for you. Looking at the picture at the top of this article, can you separate the squirrels from the nuts using only one rectangle and one square?
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Feeling frustrated? Don’t worry! We’ve got the revealed answer below for you.
If none of your solutions are working and you’re still keen to know then feel free to scroll down and take a look! See how close you got – and consider how you might approach similar puzzles differently now.
The puzzle is one of hundreds of brain puzzles designed to help test the mind and keep it sharp.
It’s important to keep our minds sharp throughout our lives, but it becomes even important as we get older. The healthier our brains are then the less likely we are to face certain conditions as we age.
Some experts believe doing brain puzzles such as brain teasers, crosswords, and sudokus could help to keep the mind healthier for longer.
You can help reduce your risk of developing a degenerative neurological condition by keeping your mind stimulated and living a balanced lifestyle with fruits and vegetables.
