‘Benefits
of Computer Gaming’
Whether you are still in school, a student,
busy parent, working full time, or a retiree, chances are you might have
indulged in an online puzzle or shuffled a deck of cards or two now and again.
In the past, computer gaming might have been considered the territory of the
stereotypical gamer teenager. However, things have changed in recent years.
Studies show that more people of retirement age, for example, are playing
online than ever before. Playing games is one of the most common ways to relax,
unwind and spend downtime – but did you know studies show there are massive
cognitive benefits to this popular pastime?
Sudoku,
for example, is an activity that has surged in demand over the past decade.
While playing Sudoku cannot promise to make you smarter or the next Albert
Einstein, it does promote increased focus and concentration. Both of which are
important for healthy brain function.
A puzzle game that requires a logical approach, Sudoku can also help you
practice critical thinking and decision-making. Playing is also relaxing -
after all, there is a reason people have been enjoying this particular game for
over forty years. Solving complex challenges - like mathematical problems,
visual challenges, or word scrambles - encourages the brain to improve pattern
recognition. When we do these activities, we help create structures and
systems, something that reduces stress, anxiety and encourages relaxation.
Think of it as creating order out of chaos!
Of course, when it comes to keeping our
brains active, it is also vital to help promote healthy memory function. Plenty
of games rely on memorizing or seeking out images or sequences such as match
puzzles and Match 3. Alternatively,
if you prefer something that offers the nostalgia of a traditional classic,
tile-matching game Mahjong offers similar benefits.
Other pastimes like card games Solitaire,
Hearts, and FreeCell are also particularly beneficial for mental wellbeing.
Everyone loves the challenge of accomplishing a goal or beating the odds. There
is nothing quite like the feeling of satisfaction when you score a personal
best or find the answer to a previously unsolved problem. Completing puzzles
and games releases dopamine – a neurotransmitter that stimulates the mood and
helps you feel happier and more relaxed.
Not only this but, because these games can
be played alone and at any time, engaging in them actively promotes routine.
Beginning your day with half an hour of puzzling after breakfast or while you
enjoy your coffee can be a great way to kick-start any morning.
Why not try out one of TreeCardGames' many
packages and see if you can feel the difference? Enjoyable, easy-to-learn, and
with a great range of choices, meaning you can try them all to find your new
favorite.
Good for your mind, good for your mood, and
just plain good fun - what could be better?
