Why We Do What We Do

Nostalgia: Board Games


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Has it been so long? Abraham discusses his favorite discussion topic: Board games! Also ,there's been new research since that that further supports that board games are beneficial for cognitive and brain health. Prepare for fun, fun, fun, FUN. 

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Links and References: 
  1. https://bransonboardgamecafe.com/the-science-of-why-we-love-board-games/
  2. https://medium.com/@cook.benjamin/the-psychology-of-board-games-why-we-love-to-play-a2ca695069e1
  3. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0969698921000722
  4. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-full-picture/202412/word-puzzles-and-board-games-boost-brain-health 




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