Brain volume was quantified using magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI). In comparison to a control group, the video gaming group showed
increases of gray matter, which houses the cell bodies of nerve cells in the
brain.
Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity improvements were observed
in the right hippocampus, right prefrontal cortex and the cerebellum. These
brain regions are involved in functions such as spatial navigation, memory
formation, strategic planning and fine motor skills of the hands. Increasingly,
the level of connectivity between brain areas is being linked to higher
intelligence and consciousness.
"Video games get a bad rap. They are often portrayed as
violent, addictive, and a mindless waste of hours that encourage
obesity."But that's only part of the story.
Games that use repetitive actions, such as the swinging of a
bat or targeting a moving object, train the brain and muscles to perform better
in real-life activities.
Video game brain training has the same effect as reading a
book or riding a bike - when the brain is learning, thousands of new
connections are being formed. The addition of a reward system motivates players
to continuously improve their skills.
In a study, "The
New York Times reports", published in the journal Nature researchers
"discovered that swerving around cars while simultaneously picking out
road signs in a video game can improve the short-term memory and long-term
focus of older adults,"
A group of adults between the ages of 60 and 85 were were
recruited to play a game called NeuroRacer for 12 hours over a month. Six
months after playing the game, the older adults were better at multitasking,
retained more information in a short period of time, and had stronger attention
skills.
Psychological Fact-GAMES IMPROVED MEMORY & FOCUS, HELPFUL FOR BUSINESS
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