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7 Health Benefits of Playing Chess

1        Increases Brain Power

2        Exercises both parts of the Brain

3        Prevents Alzheimers       

4        Helps treatment of Schizophrenia                

5         Improves Childrens thinking and problem solving skills

6         Helps with self confidence

7          Helps with rehabilitiation and therapy .

 

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