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Does Solving Puzzles and Word Games Prevent Alzheimer’s?

For years scientists have indicated that mental stimulation brought about by working crossword puzzles and other word games helps prevent or postpone symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease, a progressive brain disorder that results in a significant decline in brain function. Named … Continue reading

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Kentucky Derby 2012

On May 5, 2012 the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby will be held at Churchill Downs in Louisville. For puzzle fans and Derby enthusiasts, Kentucky Crosswords offers the following puzzles to play free online: Famous Horses (Word Search Puzzle) … Continue reading

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News from the 35th Annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament

Winners of the 35th Annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament The champion of the 35th Annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 16, 17 and 18 at the New York Marriott in Brooklyn, New York, was Day … Continue reading

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