Playing video games linked to enhanced brain connectivity and increased gray matter, research shows

The study by Macquarie University, published in Nature, explores the correlation between playing action video games and increased gray matter volume and brain connectivity. Using MRI scans, researchers studied 27 expert gamers and 30 amateurs, focusing on the insular cortex, a brain region involved in sensory, emotional, and cognitive functions. Results showed that expert gamers had superior brain connectivity and increased gray matter, likely due to the coordination of attention and sensory motor functions during gaming.

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