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Do video games really rot your brain?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

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The Benefits of Playing Video Games

Some types of video games seem to boost something called our perceptual skills. These skills help us do all kinds of things from reading and drawing to playing sports. Playing a game like Tetris might make you faster at noticing quick changes in the environment. Some research shows certain games can help improve your short-term memory too.

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