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Playing memory games improves general memory ability in healthy adults.

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CONTESTED PARTIAL
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Is it true that playing memory games improves general memory ability in healthy adults?

Partly. Small randomized trials report working-memory gains from brain-training games in young and older adults, and a large meta-analysis finds a small association between video game play and memory, but a board-game meta-analysis concludes the evidence is not yet sufficient for a strong recommendation, and a forum answer notes cognitive-training products lack validation. The items address narrower working-memory or domain-specific outcomes rather than general memory ability in healthy adults.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 3 sources for, 2 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 3
The association between video game play and cognitive ability: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
2026
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R, Z., K, P., J, Y., W, Z., X, K., J, W., A, H., X, D., & J, L. (2026). The association between video game play and cognitive ability: A systematic review and meta-analysis.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.107110

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How to improve working memory in adults?
2019
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How to improve working memory in adults?. (2019). psychology.stackexchange.com. https://psychology.stackexchange.com/questions/23136/how-to-improve-working-memory-in-adults

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Brain Training Game Boosts Executive Functions, Working Memory and Processing Speed in the Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Brain Training Game Boosts Executive Functions, Working Memory and Processing Speed in the Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0055518

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Brain Training Game Boosts Executive Functions, Working Memory and Processing Speed in the Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
2013
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Nouchi, R., Taki, Y., Takeuchi, H., Hashizume, H., Nozawa, T., Kambara, T., Sekiguchi, A., Miyauchi, C., Kotozaki, Y., Nouchi, H., & Kawashima, R. (2013). Brain Training Game Boosts Executive Functions, Working Memory and Processing Speed in the Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0055518

The Impact of a Multitasking-Based Virtual Reality Motion Video Game on the Cognitive and Physical Abilities of Older Adults
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The Impact of a Multitasking-Based Virtual Reality Motion Video Game on the Cognitive and Physical Abilities of Older Adults. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12219106

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Can executive functions be improved by playing board games across the lifespan? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
2026
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V, E., N, V., J, M., AB, B., R, A., & J, M. (2026). Can executive functions be improved by playing board games across the lifespan? A systematic review and meta-analysis.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1111/aphw.70194

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