I recently stumbled upon an article online titled, “Can Tetris or other games enhance your brain?” The article discussed the results of a study that was conducted by neuroscientists on two dozen adolescents in order to find out how playing the game of Tetris effected their brains. The online article reported the following results from the study;
Subsequent brain scans revealed that, in these players, certain regions of the cerebral cortex—areas with a role in planning complex movements and coordinating sensory information—had added new cells and grown a half-millimeter thicker.
Wow, I think that’s really awesome. I mean, who can’t use more brain cells? Increasing one’s ability to plan complex movements and coordinate sensory information may not get you an “A” on your next test, but it certainly will help you in life. In addition, it helps build what’s called a cognitive reserve, which has been shown to help prevent or delay the effects of alzheimers and other forms of dementia.
As a final note, you need to understand that what might be greatly beneficial for one person with respect to a particular brain game (free or commercial) might not be as beneficial to another. There is no “one size fits all”. I cover this along with how you can best choose a brain game specifically for you in a special report I send out to The Online Brain Games Blog newsletter subscribers. If you’d like to obtain this free report, fill out the request form below and it will be sent you via email immediately.
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I think games are a part of human development.
They are helpful in developing some strategies like the skills of mind and excellent concentration in that.
All these things are important in real life as well.
I think games are useful in mind development.
Obviously games can improve your mind level and they are useful in some important strategies.
i really believe that games like this can really help your ‘brain age’ and keep you active. I try to do an online game and outside game once a day to keep both mind and body active
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I think that these online games can really stimulate some parts of our brain and makes them active. I have a 4 year old son who’s so good in playing game boy which I can’t really play myself. Great post you have here. Keep up the good work.
Those are interesting findings. I’ve heard of similar studies saying that kids who play video games have stunning hand-eye coordination. I think all these studies are true, yet the social interaction many kids lack because of their time spent gaming is more detrimental (in my opinion) than anything a game might be helping them with.
Certainly online games can really provide a great work out for your brain cells. Keeping yourself actively learning different set of new skills are a great training regimen for the brain.
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I think that its possible for brain games to grow your brain. I mean the more you stimulate your brain the better it becomes. I enjoy playing online games, whether it be online rummy or a brain teaser.
One of the most important things when it comes to being successful online is mental toughness. There is no reason to not believe an online game can strengthen your brain. As far as tetris, I doubt it works out your brain nearly as much as other “brain teasers”
Cheers,
Nestor
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It has been demonstrated by scientists that games develop new connection between the neurons and also make him learn new abilities (like new reflexes).
Also, people who play games are more agile and can learn new things faster.
You should look it up on the internet.
Online games help brain and not only.Anyway good post!