Games that push the brain to the limit get scientists’ attention in fight against dementia

Companies are marketing a crop of digital games that promise a workout for the brain, with a battery of speed, attention and memory exercises. Researchers are working on them, too (Photo: iStock)Premium
Companies are marketing a crop of digital games that promise a workout for the brain, with a battery of speed, attention and memory exercises. Researchers are working on them, too (Photo: iStock)
 wsj 5 min read . Updated: 18 Sep 2022, 07:19 PM IST Betsy Morris, The Wall Street Journal

Specialized videogames promise a workout for your brain. Scientists are studying whether they can ward off dementia

You may be able to prevent or delay dementia with changes in diet and exercise, research has found. Now another possible tool for avoiding dementia is getting researchers’ attention: specially designed videogames.

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