This Golden Girls Puzzle Is 500-Pieces of Pure Joy and Laughter

In our frenetic increasingly digital world, puzzles challenge your brain and calm you down, while giving your mind something specific to focus on that has nothing to do with work, the real world, or any of the challenges that come with it. And puzzles aren't just fun and games, either: A 2014 study found that working on games like jigsaw puzzles can enhance spatial skills.

Another study spearheaded by Yale University found that building a puzzle together can help people improve their collaboration and cooperation skills. Even more studies have shown that doing puzzles can boost memory retention and reduce the likelihood of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease. If those aren't all great reasons to pick up a puzzle, we don't know how much more convincing you need.

So if you're looking for a new hobby, want to challenge your mind, or need an indoor activity for the kids, we've rounded up some of the best puzzles online, so you're just a couple of clicks away from getting those awesome brain benefits. While you're at it, be sure to check out our favorite board games, brain teasers and road trip games too.