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Imagine a world where teenagers were only allowed to play one level of their favorite video game. Without experiencing the challenges and rewards of multiple levels, their risk-taking behavior might be limited. Recent research suggests that the environment plays a crucial role in shaping how adolescents perceive and engage in risky activities. Environmental statistics, like […]
Imagine being able to train your brain while playing a video game, helping to prevent cognitive decline as you age. A pilot randomized controlled trial called ‘Brain-IT’ explored the feasibility, usability, and acceptance of an exergame-based training concept for older adults with mild neurocognitive disorder (mNCD). This innovative approach combines motor-cognitive training with heart rate […]
Imagine your brain is a high-speed information highway with various pathways connecting different regions. In a fascinating South Korean study called SUPERBRAIN, scientists explored the impact of a 24-week lifestyle intervention on the ‘roads’ of the brain – specifically, the white matter. Participants aged 60-79 years underwent MRI scans before and after the intervention to […]
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