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Playing video games triggers beneficial changes in teen brains that are associated with better cognitive function.  University of Vermont psychiatrists compared the brain functions of 679 9 and 10 year old video game players with those of 1128 pre-teens never played.

 

The data reveals that video game jockeys exhibited  significantly better cognitive performance included better visual and memory functions, more precise responses, and better attention.

 

The results show electronic gaming does play a role in the maturation of childrens’ problem solving.  It’s even better if kids mate this sedentary activity with vigorous activity playing real-world games.

 

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2797596

 

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