Making people smarter through brain stimulation
Brain stimulation used to be just a cool idea in science fiction movies, novels and other hard to believe tales when human subjects were stimulated using electrical currents and achieved near...
View ArticleMobile games used for psychology experiments
(Medical Xpress)—Initial findings from one of the largest cognitive science experiments ever conducted have shown that mobile games can be used to reliably address psychology questions, paving the way...
View ArticleNew brain mechanism study could advance artificial intelligence
(Medical Xpress)—Research at the University of Reading has provided a new understanding of how our brain processes information to change how we see the world.
View ArticleComputer games may ease elderly depression, study finds
Brain-boosting computer games may be as effective as drugs in treating severe depression in some elderly people—perhaps even better, according to trial results published on Tuesday.
View ArticleStudy finds Portal 2 better at improving cognitive skills than Lumosity
(Medical Xpress)—A trio of researchers at Florida State University has conducted a small study the results of which suggest that the video game Portal 2 is better at improving cognitive skills than the...
View ArticleScientific evidence does not support the brain game claims, scholars say
The Stanford Center for Longevity joined today with the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in issuing a statement skeptical about the effectiveness of so-called "brain game" products. Signing...
View ArticleScientists uncover surprising new tools to rejuvenate the brain
Scientists used to believe that our neurologic fate was sealed at birth with a single, lifetime allotment of brain cells.
View ArticleComplex environments push 'brain' evolution
Little animations trying to master a computer game are teaching neuroscience researchers how the brain evolves when faced with difficult tasks.
View ArticleHow the end of football season can trigger withdrawal symptoms
When the football season ends with the final play of Sunday's Super Bowl, some fans may begin to feel withdrawal symptoms.
View ArticleStudy finds brain processes that are key to understanding pupils
How does the brain of a teacher work? New research has identified the parts of the brain involved in computing mistakes in other people's understanding, which is a key process in guiding students'...
View ArticleResearch heralds simple computer game that could help you lose weight
There are many different ways which people try to lose weight. After a long day in the office some people manage to drag themselves to the gym and squeeze in that all-important cardio session. Others...
View ArticleConcern over claims about how technology affects young brains
Claims by Susan Greenfield, a senior research fellow at Lincoln College Oxford, that intense use of the internet and computer games can harm the adolescent brain are not backed by current scientific...
View ArticleWhat types of video games improve brain function?
From "brain games" designed to enhance mental fitness, to games used to improve real-world problems, to games created purely to entertain, today's video games can have a variety of potential impacts on...
View ArticleTechnology meets society: New app helps seniors live better
A new technological solution developed by researchers from the University of Notre Dame is aimed at enhancing the physical health, vitality and brain fitness of seniors residing in independent living...
View Article'Connector hubs' are the champions of brain coordination
Swinging a bat at a 90-mph fastball requires keen visual, cognitive and motor skills. But how do diverse brain networks coordinate well enough to hit the ball?
View ArticleWired for gaming: Brain differences in compulsive video game players
Brain scans from nearly 200 adolescent boys provide evidence that the brains of compulsive video game players are wired differently. Chronic video game play is associated with hyperconnectivity between...
View ArticleBrains of compulsive video gamers may be 'wired' differently
(HealthDay)—The brains of compulsive video game players may be "wired" differently, new research suggests.
View ArticleWhat should be the role of computer games in education?
Game advocates are calling for a sweeping transformation of conventional education to replace traditional curricula with game-based instruction. But what do researchers have to say about this idea and...
View ArticleVideo games improve brain connections in multiple sclerosis patients
Playing "brain-training" video games may help improve some cognitive abilities of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) by strengthening neural connections in an important part of their brains, according...
View ArticleVideo games can improve decision-making
Research on decision-making bias found that interactive training exercises using video games actually improved participants' general decision-making abilities and when used alongside other traditional...
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