In celebration of National Game and Puzzle Week….
The true definition of a ‘gamer’ is someone who likes to play video games. And I really like the name Urban dictionary used: Gamer Girl! I consider myself an ‘old school’ Gamer Girl as I have always enjoyed board and card games, puzzles, word games…and yes, a few video games(just ask my kids about Wii “Super Mario Galaxy 2”!!!).
Buddy is not a ‘gamer’ although we did play a few games of Crazy 8’s and backgammon on our RV adventure this past summer. And I did see a brain game book on the coffee table a few weeks ago that was given to him at one of his retirement gatherings. There is hope for him yet!!!
Researchers reported from a study in 2014 that people who played those games at least every other day performed better on tests of memory and other mental functions. And, based on MRI scans, they had greater tissue mass in brain areas involved in memory. Now I do have to include that the article also questioned the ‘which came first, the chicken or egg theory’ with this research and Alzheimer’s prevention. Do folks who have greater brain tissue mass enjoy playing games or does the game playing help to increase brain tissue mass and possibly help stave off Alzheimer’s symptoms?
Either way, for all us old and new school gamers, use that weighty noggin’ and highlight the info below to check out a couple of links to enjoy!
Masters of Healthcare anti aging games *
Web md puzzles and games article
*Please be aware I have not personally checked out the content of each game listed.