Summary: A large-scale study has found that playing video games boosts cognitive abilities, but has no impact on mental health, while exercise improves mental well-being without affecting cognition.

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A groundbreaking study led by neuroscientist Adrian Owen from Western University has found that playing video games significantly improves cognitive abilities, while regular physical exercise enhances ...

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However, playing video games didn’t appear to have any effect on mental health. On the other hand, participants who exercised for more than 150 minutes per week—the amount recommended by the ...