Playing video games could make you smarter, research suggests


Research shows playing video games may improve cognitive performance. — AFP Relaxnews

Video games are not just a source of entertainment. They can also be a means of improving cognitive skills, according to research from Western University in collaboration with Manchester's Science and Industry Museum.

The findings, published as part of the Manchester Science Festival, suggest that playing video games can have a positive impact on cognition, but not necessarily on mental health.

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