Video games show potential in improving key aspects of memory in older adults

National Institute on Aging (nih.gov)

Video games show potential in improving key aspects of memory in older adults

Being exposed to an environment filled with novel stimuli can benefit cognition, including memory. Studies have shown that rodents placed in enriched environments, compared to sparse environments, experience increased generation of nerve cells in brain regions that are critical for memory encoding and retrieval. Humans may also experience similar neurological benefits from novel environments. However, […]