According to a recent study, playing games can promote neurogenesis, or the birth of new neurons, and connectivity in the parts of the brain that control fine motor abilities, memory formation, and strategic planning. Improvements in right prefrontal cortex, right hippocampus, and cerebellar neurogenesis and neuroplasticity were noted. These parts of the brain are engaged in processes like memory consolidation, spatial navigation, strategic planning, and hand-fine motor control. Higher intelligence and consciousness are increasingly being related to the degree of connection between brain regions.
While earlier research has revealed changes in the brain architecture of gamers, the current study can show a direct causal relationship between gaming and an increase in brain volume. This demonstrates that playing games can train certain brain regions.
Researchers have compiled and summarized studies that examine the impact of games on our brains and behavior. According to current research, playing games can alter and improve the brain areas in charge of attention and visuospatial abilities. The researchers also looked at data on reward-related brain areas and how game addiction is related to them.
According to studies, playing games can alter the structure and functioning of our brains. For instance, playing games has an impact on our ability to pay attention, and some studies have indicated that players are better at paying sustained attention and selective attention. Gamers also have more effective attentional brain regions that require less activity to maintain focus on difficult activities.
Additionally, there is proof that playing games helps expand the brain’s visuospatial regions and make them more effective. For instance, after completing a game training program, the right hippocampus grew larger in both long-term gamers and volunteers.
