Are ‘Brain Training’ Games The Key To Slowing Memory Decline And Reducing Dementia Risk?

Are 'Brain Training' Games The Key To Slowing Memory Decline And Reducing Dementia Risk?

If you’re the type who often downloads games from mobile app stores, you may be familiar with the term “brain training game” — these refer to word or puzzle games that are advertised as a good way to improve one’s brain power and vocabulary. But they could be more than just that, as a group of scientists believes that their newly-designed brain training app could help improve episodic memory in those suffering from mild cognitive impairment.

According to Medical News Today, a team of researchers from the University of Cambridge developed the brain training app called Game Show, which supposedly helps people suffering from amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) by enhancing their cognitive skills and motivation. This condition is said to be a “potential precursor” to actual dementia, and its classical symptoms may include episodes of forgetfulness and a lack of motivation toward doing certain tasks.

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