I was an adult, but I want to play. What to do?

Computer games are perceived negatively by society, but if playing adult tutor - at all. But from a scientific point of view of gaming in adulthood helpful, and the older you are, the more benefits it brings.

We will not again raise the hackneyed thesis abstract like "Games allow to relax and get away." Such considerations are very subjective, their validity depends on the preferences and perceptions of the individual.

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Instead, we want to introduce you to scientific research (No, not the British scientists), held at the University of Iowa in 2013.

In a study devoted to the impact of intellectual computer games on the cognitive functions of the brain, involved 681 people aged 50 years and older.

According to Fredrik Wolinski, a professor of the University of Iowa and the lead author of the study, only a few hours, conducted over a specially designed game, positive impact on a number of key cognitive functions in all participants.

Studies have shown that 10 hours of game play enough to slow the decline in cognitive function and rejuvenate the brain for a period of one and a half to six and a half years. For such a short time of training is very noticeable improvement.

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During the experiment, all participants are randomly divided into four groups. Each group, in turn, was divided into those aged 50 to 64 years and men 65 years and older.

Throughout the course, which lasts from five to eight weeks, and repeated a year later, the first group were asked to solve electronic crossword puzzles. The other three groups were playing a special game Road Tour, estimating the speed of thought processes and peripheral vision. Narrowing of the field of view of the borders due to age, it is one of the reasons why older drivers often get into accidents at intersections.

The results showed an improvement in cognitive processes, speed of up to 70% of the participants played enough for at least 10 hours. The band members, solve crossword puzzles, show lower results. When re-examination a year later, scientists have noted the restoration of cognitive functions equivalent to the rejuvenation of three years.

Jason Elleyr, University of North Carolina professor who studies the influence of video games on health, agrees with the findings of colleagues from Iowa. The study clearly demonstrates the ability to improve cognitive function in older people and old age with the help of computer games.

It does not matter whether it is a specially designed therapeutic game or something massive like World of Warcraft, the game process requires the inclusion of all major cognitive functions. Just as physical training makes you stronger, improves your mental load brainpower.

Obviously, if the older computer games are a good means of restoring cognitive function, then middle-aged people, they act as a pleasant preventive procedures to maintain the brain in tone.

What games better

It does not exist some particular genre better and even more individual game, which could be recommended to do everything. But if you choose to play, including stimulation of the brain, then pay attention to the representatives of competitive disciplines included in the number of official cyber games, which are held championships.

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Cyber ​​games are so named not without reason. In concept they are similar to the classic physical sport and expect honest exciting and spectacular competition in skill with others. To play even the most clever artificial intelligence is not so interesting. In such games are always found bugs, weaknesses and certain laws, because of what the passage becomes easy and boring. Additionally, singles are always more monotonous.

Play with real mates against the same living people - is another matter. Having found a weak spot in the opponent's tactics, you do not use it more than twice, because the brain is not a machine: he learns from mistakes. This is a real competition of intelligence, in which you will be required all your cunning and savvy. Dynamic process helps to improve reaction and the need to anticipate the actions of competitors and adequately counteract their tactics will develop your attentiveness and ability to analyze.

Who knows, maybe a computer sport so you will like what you decide to make it a hobby, but with due diligence themselves become competitive players.

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Unlike traditional sports, eSports is far less picky about the physical condition and is accessible to people of all ages, as well as people with disabilities. No less important is the fact that modern computer competitions are not inferior, and in many ways even surpass the entertainment usual for us football and hockey matches. You can see for yourself.

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