Heavy video gaming is not linked to cognitive harm in teens, but gaming addiction is
New research distinguishes between the impact of total gaming time and compulsive gaming addiction on teen cognitive health.
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Recent findings suggest that heavy video gaming does not cause cognitive harm in teenagers. However, cognitive difficulties are linked to compulsive gaming and gaming addiction.
Coverage from PsyPost and Tech Xplore emphasizes that the issue is the addictive nature of the behavior rather than the time spent playing. Other reports, including one from the European Medical Journal, note modest gains in cognitive ability linked to video games.
Future attention may focus on the distinction between gaming time and addiction, as well as the role of brain games in keeping aging minds sharp according to Dr.
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Quick answers
Does spending a lot of time gaming cause cognitive harm in teens?
According to coverage from PsyPost, heavy video gaming is not linked to cognitive harm.
What is linked to cognitive difficulties in gamers?
Tech Xplore and PsyPost report that cognitive difficulties are linked to compulsive gaming and gaming addiction.
Are there any positive cognitive effects from gaming?
The European Medical Journal reports that video games are linked to modest gains in cognitive ability.
Coverage (5)
- Study links cognitive difficulties to compulsive gaming rather than gaming time itself Tech Xplore · 1d ago
- Video games linked to surprising effect on brain health MSN · 1d ago
- Dr. Small: Brain Games Help Aging Minds Stay Sharp Yahoo Health · 1d ago
- Video Games Linked to Modest Gains in Cognitive Ability European Medical Journal · 1d ago
- Heavy video gaming is not linked to cognitive harm in teens, but gaming addiction is PsyPost · 1d ago
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