Jigsaw puzzles were traditionally made by painting a picture on a flat piece of wood. A woodworker would then use a jigsaw to cut the board into smaller pieces. The puzzles became a commercial pastime ...

They've been used as an educational toy for hundreds of years and are thought to develop skills such as hand-eye coordination and problem solving. But little has been known about how children learn to ...

My friend and editor, Tom the Butcher, recently asked me if I do jigsaw puzzles; though actually, he put it this way: “Do you disdain jigsaw puzzles?” Tom knows me well. I confirmed his suspicion, at ...

“Jigsaw” was the name of the tool we used to cut the pieces. Although we made the early puzzles using a different kind of saw, jigsaw is the one that stuck. Puzzles really became popular during the ...

We know what you’re thinking. Jigsaw puzzles? What am I, 80? Well, hopefully you will be someday. So why not mentally prepare for it. Admittedly, jigsaw puzzles have a reputation as the domain of ...

In an attempt to enjoy more quiet time, I've turned to doing jigsaw puzzles. From puzzles featuring my favorite Disney movies to those with serene landscapes, spending time around the family puzzle ...

To learn more about the health benefits of doing jigsaw puzzles, we spoke with expert therapists and neurologists. Here, they share how working on jigsaw puzzles can help keep you mentally sharp and ...