"Does Wargaming Prevent Dementia?" Topic

I wouldn't want to define how much, on average, but it's likely greater than zero.

Active, complex reasoning of any kind is certainly a stimulant to the brain. Placing problems for the brain to solve touches on what the brain is designed to do— process disparate information, recognize possible paths of action, value or prioritize these, predict outcomes, make a decision, and control the execution of the same. Rinse and repeat. So yes, any activity which calls upon the brain to function in this way is going to strengthen the brain, and from what I have read that is always helpful against degenerative effects and diseases.

However, what I believe isn't in the end relevant. A scientific study would need to be conducted for any definitive proof to exist.

I think so, several ways--the continuing learning, the continuing social activity and--probably--the decision-making of the actual game. From what little I've read on the subject, a timed game against a live opponent would probably have the most beneficial effect. The experiments with building neural capacity by gaming had a time factor.

I agree with the above posters. All great points.

I'm learning useless facts about the Comanche and Austrian Grenzers daily.
Add to that my stubborn denial of the historical reality of the Betsy Ross flag being carried in the field. I can get quite heated about that, even though I've used it on 3 units that still have them.

My ex would have definitely considered that signs of dementia.
Somehow, I think there are several contradictory definitions of "dementia" floating around. 🙄
Just remember that the terms "moron" and "idiot" were once clinical terms, and not just random insults.
When you tell a moron "You're demented!", you're not making a clinical diagnosis. You're insulting his political beliefs, and also his fandom for the Dallas Cowboys.

"However, what I believe isn't in the end relevant. A scientific study would need to be conducted for any definitive proof to exist."

Could not agree more.

John if it helps I think that's something like OCD and different mental malady but not dementia.

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A key underlying feature of these studies is it is not the activity per se that yields benefits, but active cognitive challenge. Once you've learned to solve a Rubik's cube (a sudoku puzzle, a crossword at a certain level, etc.), just doing it again and again is not where you gain benfits.

Also, these benefits are more pronounced when combined with good diet, exercise, and sleep.

Does? Hmmm. Well … Could wargaming help stave off and manage dementia? Yes.

etotheipi you would have to throw in the diet and exercise just when I was feeling good about myself.

Sorry, what are we talking about?