Research has found that it can prevent or delay dementia Through changes in diet and exercise, another possible dementia prevention tool that has recently caught the attention of researchers is video games.
In this context, researchers are studying a group of digital games marketed by companies to exercise the mind through tests of speed, attention and memory.
brain training
Scientists are studying whether these “brain training” games can help prevent or delay age-related brain decline, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
The report made it clear that these games are not what people usually consider video games or puzzles.
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In some cases, players need to distinguish and remember sounds, patterns, and objects, making quick decisions that become increasingly difficult as the game progresses.
A game gives users a split second to spot two identical butterflies in a flock before the image disappears.
promising tool
Many scientists said it was too early to tell if gambling really prevented dementia and to wonder if it could lead to long-term improvements in daily memory and performance.
But some scientists think the games are promising enough to spend millions of dollars studying them.
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Interestingly, neuroscientists have long recommended traditional games, such as bridge, sudoku, and crossword puzzles, to preserve our brains.
The National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, said brain training games have not been shown to prevent dementia, while studies so far have shown mixed results on the effectiveness of the games as doubts remain about their ability to produce long-term practical improvements.
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