Do puzzle games make you smarter?

Puzzles and games, especially those that are new and exciting, can stimulate and challenge key parts of your brain that help in problem-solving, memory, cognition and creativity. It's important to challenge yourself with new problem-solving exercises, especially as you grow older.

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2024-02-10 00:34:13

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Do fps games make you smarter?
Most off-the-shelf video games do little to improve cognitive abilities. But certain well-designed ones can enhance proficiency at skills such as “task switching,” also known as multitasking.
2024-02-03 17:34:34

Do video games make you smarter?
Can playing video games make you smarter? Most off-the-shelf video games do little to improve cognitive abilities. But certain well-designed ones can enhance proficiency at skills such as “task switching,” also known as multitasking.
2024-01-15 01:28:57

Do video games make smarter?
First, the bad news. A careful review of published scientific research shows that most off-the-shelf video games do not improve cognitive skills. This holds true for strategy games, adventure games, puzzle games and many brain-training games.
2024-01-08 18:33:39

Can video games make you smarter?
First, the bad news. A careful review of published scientific research shows that most off-the-shelf video games do not improve cognitive skills. This holds true for strategy games, adventure games, puzzle games and many brain-training games.
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