Doing Crossword Puzzles Benefits Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairement (IMAGE) Columbia University Irving Medical Center Caption Columbia-Duke study shows crossword puzzlers, as compared to cognitive gamers demonstrated more improvement in engagement, less brain shrinkage. Credit Columbia University Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.