Study Reveals Video Games Boost Kids' IQ

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Study Reveals Video Games Boost Kids' IQ
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A study involving nearly 10,000 children in the US suggests that playing video games may boost intelligence, with those spending more time gaming showing an average increase of 2.5 IQ points over two years. The research, which accounted for genetic and socio-economic factors, found no significant cognitive effects from watching TV or using social media. While the study highlights potential cognitive benefits of gaming, it calls for further research to explore other environmental impacts on childhood brain development.

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