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Neurologically speaking, gaming is very good (and bad) for your brain

The debate has raged for decades as many politicians, scientists, and educators believe that gaming contributes to such things as increased violence and...

Scarlett Madison
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Neurologically speaking, gaming is very good (and bad) for your brain — TECHi

The debate has raged for decades as many politicians, scientists, and educators believe that gaming contributes to such things as increased violence and emotional detachment, while many studies show that there are distinct positive reactions to gaming that can actually help people achieve higher mental states and improved cognitive abilities. Regardless of which side of the fence someone is, one thing is clear: gaming affects our minds.

Here's how:

Via: Online Universities Blog

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Scarlett Madison

Scarlett Madison is a mom and a friend. She blogs for a living at Social News Watch but really prefers to read more than write. Scarlett Madison contributed articles on social media and online communication, consumer technology, software and cloud computing, and design and digital culture to TECHi.

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