Parents may want to re-think the amount of time their kids spend gaming—they should maybe game even more. A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) shows that among 2K children surveyed, there’s improved brain activity among video game players. While other studies in the past have suggested video games result in poor mental health and encourage violent behaviors (depending on the game), this new study shows that developing brains can experience “improved cognitive abilities involving response inhibition and working memory.” YPulse’s Gaming report data shows that Millennial parents are raising the next generation of gamers, and the majority are on board, with 74% agreeing that their children are learning something when they play video games. (Mashable)
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