Class in Session: Video Games Can Improve Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Many of the studies we have covered talk about some of the positive impacts of video games on developing minds, but today we look at the other end of the spectrum. A study published in the journal Behavioural Brain Research found that video games can replicate new environments which help slow down cognitive decline. This episode looks into the study, how it was conducted and what the researchers found. Here's a link to an article written about the study if you want to learn more. (https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/video-games-show-potential-improving-key-aspects-memory-older-adults) If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate and subscribe, it helps us out a ton! New episodes Monday through Friday. For daily news hits on everything in the wider esports industry, check out the Esports Minute. (https://www.esportstopstories.com/) For more in-depth news check out our feature show the Esportz Network Podcast The Esports Network Podcast (https://www.esportznetworkpodcast.com/). Follow Mitch on Twitter @Mitch_Reames (https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames) Follow Esportz Network on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EsportzNetwork), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/esportznetwork/), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EsportzNetwork) @EsportzNetwork Or visit our website esportznetwork.com (https://www.esportznetwork.com/) for updates on what's to come!

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