I love binge-watching shows, playing video games and taking naps as much as the next person, but nothing beats unwinding with a jigsaw puzzle. They also happen to be good for you: studies show that jigsaw puzzles have a positive effect on visual-spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills and reduce the risk of cognitive decline over time. Plus, “solving a jigsaw puzzle involves making order out of chaos, and gives a sense of control,” according to economics professor and jigsaw puzzle