A McGill University study of 92 adults ages 65+ found that 10 weeks of BrainHQ cognitive training increased acetylcholine production by 2.3% in the anterior cingulate cortex, a region tied to memory, attention, and learning. Using PET scans, researchers showed that the brain-training group improved while controls who played standard games did not.
Read MoreWorking memory—the ability to hold small amounts of information briefly—is essential for daily cognitive tasks. Professor Susanne Jaeggi and her team at Northeastern University’s Brain Game Center found that targeted training can improve this function.
Read MoreA study published in JMIR Serious Games suggests that serious video games, when used alongside medication, may help improve certain ADHD symptoms. Researchers tested a video game called The Secret Trail of Moon (MOON) on 76 children and teens with ADHD.
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