The Washington Post recently explored how video games may actually be good for our brains. It is a position I have personally held for a long time, but one that is now backed by a growing body of research released year after year.
What was once a hobby dismissed by professionals is increasingly being viewed as a tool that can help keep our brains active and healthy. That said, the benefits are not as universal or straightforward as they might sound, so it is worth digging into what the research actually says.
