Digital puzzle games can boost memory in older individuals, finds study

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Digital puzzle games can boost memory in older individuals, finds study

Digital puzzle games have been found to be beneficial for improving mental sharpness and memory in older adults. Studies have shown that playing digital puzzle games can help to increase attention, concentration, cognitive flexibility, and working memory in older adults. Ultimately, digital puzzle games are a fun way for older adults to improve their cognitive abilities and maintain their memory into old age. A recent study, from the University of York, found that adults aged 60 and over who play digital puzzle games had a greater ability to ignore irrelevant distractions, but older adults who played strategy games did not show the same improvements in memory or concentration.

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