Whether it is jigsaw puzzles for the very young, or for adults, there is a puzzle to suite everyone. A jigsaw puzzle is a great form of relaxation, they are a release from stress, doctors even recommended them for those with arthritis. It is always a good time to immerse yourself in a jigsaw, but beware, once started you may not want to leave it because jigsaw puzzles can be addictive. Jigsaw puzzles date back to the 1700s.