Sudoku puzzles are logic-based number puzzles that have gained immense popularity worldwide. They consist of a 9x9 grid, subdivided into nine 3x3 sub-grids. The goal is to fill the grid with digits from 1 to 9 in such a way that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 sub-grids contain all the digits from 1 to 9 without repetition.

Solving Sudoku puzzles can be mentally stimulating and challenging. It can help improve cognitive functions such as problem-solving, logical reasoning, critical thinking, and memory. Engaging in activities that challenge the brain, like solving Sudoku puzzles, may potentially increase neuronal connections and stimulate the brain, promoting overall cognitive health. Regularly engaging in such puzzles is considered a form of mental exercise that can contribute to maintaining and enhancing brain function.