Another reason for excitement giving gamers the canadian scientists from the University of Montreal. According to the results of their latest research, the fascination with video games can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease at a later age. To similar conclusions came and colleagues of Canadians, conducted the research in this direction earlier.

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Another reason for excitement giving gamers the canadian scientists from the University of Montreal. According to the results of their latest research, the fascination with video games can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease at a later age. To similar conclusions came and colleagues of Canadians, conducted the research in this direction earlier.

According to scientists, the players often occurs unwanted harm to the key areas of the brain — the caudate nucleus, which can lead to loss of gray matter in the hippocampus. The decrease in this area responsible for memory, learning and emotions, with age leads to neurological and psychological disorders, including dementia and depression.

experts from the University of Montreal tested the 26 video game fans and 33 ordinary person. It was found that the brain of gamers are twice as likely uses of the caudate nucleus, the brain than "non-gamers". Latest subconsciously relied on the "safe" system of spatial memory in the brain hippocampus.

the consequences of frequent recourse to the caudate nucleus is not optimistic. So, its prolonged use can affect reduction of gray matter volume. For this reason, with age, the players become more prone to mental illness and neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease.