Scientists from Western University in Australia have found that video games can improve cognitive performance and keep the brain young, and exercise can play a role in improving mental health, but not vice versa. The results of the study are presented on the PsyArXiv Preprints website, Day.Az reports with reference to Gazeta.ru.
More than two thousand people from around the world took part in the study. In the first phase, they answered questions about their lifestyle and physical activity, and also completed a series of Creyos online games to assess memory, attention and verbal skills.
In an analysis of data from thousands of participants who completed all tasks, it was found that video games had a positive effect on cognitive abilities, but did not improve mental health. In contrast, regular exercise (more than 150 minutes per week according to WHO recommendations) improved mental well-being but did not stimulate cognitive function.
The researchers noted that people who spent more than five hours a week playing video games showed cognitive skills equivalent to those 13.7 years younger. Less enthusiastic players managed to achieve brain “rejuvenation” of 5.2 years.
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