Video games have long faced criticism for potentially harming young minds, yet emerging gaming science reveals a different story. Studies increasingly highlight gaming cognitive benefits , particularly in areas like memory, attention, and impulse control.

This article examines what research says about brain training games, cognitive enhancements from play, and potential limitations, drawing from rigorous NIH-backed investigations and meta-analyses.

What are the cognitive benefits of gaming?

Gaming cognitive benefits appear across multiple domains, with frequent players outperforming non-gamers on key tests. Children playing video games for three or more hours daily showed faster and more accurate performance in impulse control and working memory tasks. These advantages held even

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