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·June 11, 2013·2 min read

Video Gamers Really Do See More

According to new research, playing video games not only trains the player's hands to work the controllers, they also train the brain to make better and faster use of visual input.

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·August 21, 2013·2 min read

Playing Video Games Can Boost Brain Power

Fast-paced, real time strategy video games can help train the brain to become more agile and improve strategic thinking, a new study finds.

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·September 23, 2013·3 min read

Researchers Identify Risk Factors for Addictive Video-Game Use Among Adults

Social interaction, reward and escapism fuel video game addiction in adults, a new study finds.

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·October 30, 2013·2 min read

How Video Games Like Super Mario Can Benefit the Brain

Playing video games causes increases in brain regions responsible for memory formation and strategic planning, researchers have discovered. The findings could prove relevant in developing new therapeutic interventions for psychiatric illnesses.

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·November 29, 2013·4 min read

Memories Are Geotagged with Spatial Information

A new study which used a video game where people navigate through a virtual town helps researchers to pinpoint how spatial information is incorporated into memory, and why remembering a specific experience can trigger memories of events which occurred in the same location.

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·February 19, 2015·4 min read

Study Finds Helpful Features and Gaps in Digital Games and Learning

A new study reviews how teachers use video games to educate children in the classroom. The report identifies the features teachers find most useful in tracking learning.

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·April 14, 2015·2 min read

Study Contradicts Speculation That Playing Violent Video Games Cause Aggression in Autistic Adults

A new study reports, that despite much speculation, the effects of violent video games on aggression as similar for adults with and without autism.

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·July 24, 2015·4 min read

Combat Veterans PTSD Symptoms Helped With Attention Controlled Video Games

New studies report that a computerized attention control training program can reduce the effects of PTSD in combat veterans.

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·August 3, 2015·6 min read

Improving Memory in Schizophrenia With Cognitive Training App

According to a new study, researchers have developed a cognitive training game which they believe may improve memory for people with schizophrenia.

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·August 13, 2015·3 min read

Playing Tetris Can Block Addiction Cravings

According to a new study, playing puzzle games like Tetris for as little as three minutes at a time can reduce addiction cravings.

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·August 13, 2015·3 min read

Insufficient Evidence to Link Violent Video Games to Violent Crimes

A new report looks at the relationship between aggressive behavior, violent crimes and video games.

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·October 1, 2015·4 min read

How Video Games Can Improve Cognitive Function

A new study reports on how different types of video games improve cognitive functions.

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