Can playing 'shoot-em-up' style video games boost cognition?

Researchers in Switzerland have revealed that a specific type of video game may help to boost cognition. Perhaps games could be tailored for this purpose.

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Can playing 'shoot-em-up' style video games boost cognition?

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