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Exergames Boost Memory and Confidence in Older Adults

9/8/2025

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Researchers at ETH Zurich studied "exergames" to enhance memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
Participants trained at home for 25 minutes, five times a week over 12 weeks, leading to memory improvements and increased brain volume.
Training included tasks like memorizing shopping lists and responding with foot movements.
Participants felt fitter and more confident, unlike a control group that experienced typical cognitive decline.
The study indicates exergames may complement or rival dementia drug treatments, warranting further research on long-term effects.

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Story summary

Researchers at ETH Zurich studied "exergames" to enhance memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
Participants trained at home for 25 minutes, five times a week over 12 weeks, leading to memory improvements and increased brain volume.
Training included tasks like memorizing shopping lists and responding with foot movements.
Participants felt fitter and more confident, unlike a control group that experienced typical cognitive decline.
The study indicates exergames may complement or rival dementia drug treatments, warranting further research on long-term effects.