Almost everyone tends to believe that video games bring nothing but behavioural harm, especially to kids. But while we still cannot totally oppose that, you need to know that they still have advantages. Yes, addiction to the source of entertainment and diversion has been proved, but what if it’s not just about that?

Just as physical exercise helps in improving your body, these video games help to indulge one’s brain in constant stimulation. This then results in the improvement of the brain’s performance.

Eye-hand Coordination

When an adult or child is playing a video game, he or she is not only staring at the computer inactively. The actions seen on the screen are a result of what the player is doing with the controller, while still trying to take in the action. This has been proven to provide a lot of mental stimulation which is good for pretty much anyone.

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Enhancing Memory

All the player is required to do is read or listen to instructions necessary for the game. Most of these are provided only during the beginning of the game. From then you have weeks or even months to keep those details in mind and execute them all through.

Moreover, mastery of keys or controls on your keyboard, controller or screen help you move your characters easily in the game. This then helps improve your memory, whether long-term or short-term.

Improving Balance In Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Yeah, this shocked me too. But apparently, the disorder that affects multiple nerves has been proved to be overcome through special video games. The nerve damage often is found to bring problems with the patient’s balance.

One study, however, found MS patients who played requiring physical interaction while standing on a balance board displayed improvement afterwards.

Video Games Help in Curbing Cravings

Players indulging in addictive behaviours like overeating or drinking might very well be served to a controller instead. One university study revealed a 24% reduction in desire for their vice of choice after playing a game.

Addressing Autism

They keep on getting more surprising, don’t they?

Well, another study found that sharing space with multiple players can also lead to increased social interaction for those with the disorder.

Additionally, using systems that incorporate the entire body to control onscreen movement have been shown to be more engaged in celebrating victories with their peers. This runs counter to the lack of communication people with autism sometimes present.