Playing Super Mario 64 increases hippocampal grey matter in older adults, a study found.
Playing Super Mario 64 increases hippocampal grey matter in older adults.
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Discussions strongly agree with the study's implications, frequently referencing the research to enhance credibility and using enthusiastic phrases like 'recordatorio' and 'another cool find,' which show active engagement and belief in the importance of the findings. The tone is positive and motivated, emphasizing the potential of gaming to support brain health as a notable impact.
Most discussions express strong agreement and enthusiasm about the significance of the findings supporting video games' benefits for aging brains.
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The widespread recognition and positive tone suggest these discussions could influence perceptions about gaming and brain health, indicating high potential impact.
Abstract in brief
- Playing Super Mario 64 for 6 months can increase grey matter in the hippocampus of older adults, similar to effects seen in younger adults.
- Engaging in 3D-platform video games specifically boosted grey matter in the hippocampus, while other activities like piano lessons increased grey matter in the DLPFC, and both activities enhanced cerebellum growth.
- Older adults not participating in any activity showed a decline in grey matter across these brain regions, highlighting the potential of such games to support brain health with age.]
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These findings are from a study in @PLOSONE which tested the impact of 3D-platform video game training (i.e., Super Mario 64) on brain grey matter of older adults. https://t.co/NfoeTyb79X 2/9 https://t.co/FdXs0CW5Cw
Another cool find. Playing Super Mario 64 increases hippocampal grey matter in older adults, researchers say
Papers highlighted: Virtual Environmental Enrichment through Video Games Improves Hippocampal-Associated Memory: https://t.co/ZUzS7cHJgg Playing Super Mario 64 increases hippocampal grey matter in older adults: https://t.co/nQWIwAFSqa
I guess more game time, guilt-free
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Playing Super Mario 64 Enhances Brain Gray Matter in Older Adults
Playing Super Mario 64 for 6 months can increase hippocampal grey matter in older adults, similar to effects seen in younger individuals.
❤️ Playing Super Mario 64 increases hippocampal grey matter in older adults - PMC https://t.co/XIYxrCLoNZ
@NecktieSalvage https://t.co/EGvEjNyLpg https://t.co/h82vO4oQO3 Adults should be watching less dino media and netflix and playing more video games.
Scientists from Canada have finally put an end to the controversy: video games really protect against senile dementia. Here's a link to the study. (https://t.co/cn3ZZG05uI) It's a good time to go to BrainsCoin and play a couple of games. https://t.co/kcuAzK0tI9
Эй, старичьё, у нас хорошие новости! Вкрации: игры помогают бороться со старостью мозга. И это серьёзно! https://t.co/sxRAHAaBf8
Okay, now I can tell that I am fighting with brain aging with my love to play games https://t.co/b8El0fWJ7x
Jugar al Super Mario podría aumentar el volumen cerebral del hipocampo en personas mayores. Playing Super Mario 64 increases hippocampal grey matter in older adults | PLOS One https://t.co/viNHJO456f
RT @NTFabiano: These findings are from a study in @PLOSONE which tested the impact of 3D-platform video game training (i.e., Super Mario 64…
These findings are from a study in @PLOSONE which tested the impact of 3D-platform video game training (i.e., Super Mario 64) on brain grey matter of older adults. https://t.co/NfoeTyb79X 2/9 https://t.co/FdXs0CW5Cw
@SVVVAYED They did a study and found it was really beneficial for old people to play Super Mario 64. Pretty sure our generation will have way less dementia. https://t.co/nzjZJcTrQZ
Papers highlighted: Virtual Environmental Enrichment through Video Games Improves Hippocampal-Associated Memory: https://t.co/ZUzS7cHJgg Playing Super Mario 64 increases hippocampal grey matter in older adults: https://t.co/nQWIwAFSqa
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@z3boot @abual5attab @AlaaAlrohy @abosaed_10 وهذي عن الذكاء 1- "Playing Super Mario 64 Increases Hippocampal Grey Matter in Older Adults" - This study published in the journal "PLOS ONE" suggests that playing video games like Super Mario can increase grey matter volume in the memory-related areas of the brain. https://t.co/j87fogWCqK
スーパーマリオ64 は認知症にも効くので… やはり任天堂しか勝たん https://t.co/M7ode7Igfs https://t.co/S7EG1aaDMI
@mi_01_24fu スーパーマリオ64 https://t.co/ul7x7KcxQL
@bryancsk https://t.co/OuskIVtXq2
@1A48wvlkQc6mVdR スーパーマリオ64がアルツハイマー予防になるという研究は信ぴょう性がありそう。3D空間をマップやガイドなしで探索するゲーム性が脳によいという。 https://t.co/y73Xg6wtDh
I love video games (not solitaire, that's for old people
RT @BendorClips: Recordatorio: Jugar Plataformeros 3D como SUPER MARIO 64 ayuda a aumentar la materia gris del hipocampo. Es decir, ayuda a…
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Recordatorio: Jugar Plataformeros 3D como SUPER MARIO 64 ayuda a aumentar la materia gris del hipocampo. Es decir, ayuda a evitar enfermedades como el ALZHEIMER. https://t.co/3QH5RRfT2l https://t.co/0RXWlSWXSS https://t.co/RoT8hLBpi9
RT @MarioBrothBlog: Please check out the full paper here: https://t.co/l06HPWjOuf
Yep! That’s well invested money! https://t.co/nC3JNfEdy6
RT @Gretell_Hs: I guess more game time, guilt-free
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I guess more game time, guilt-free
It's probably time we dust off the old Nintendo
Playing Super Mario 64 increases hippocampal grey matter in older adults | PLOS ONE https://t.co/Iy1vKMKCSI
RT @G2A_com: Another cool find. Playing Super Mario 64 increases hippocampal grey matter in older adults, researchers say
RT @G2A_com: Another cool find. Playing Super Mario 64 increases hippocampal grey matter in older adults, researchers say
RT @G2A_com: Another cool find. Playing Super Mario 64 increases hippocampal grey matter in older adults, researchers say
Another cool find. Playing Super Mario 64 increases hippocampal grey matter in older adults, researchers say
#PLOSONE: Playing Super Mario 64 increases hippocampal grey matter in older adults https://t.co/5hJgnRM8q6
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