Showing posts with label Tetris. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tetris. Show all posts

January 7, 2009

Playing Tetris Wipes Away Bad Memories After Trauma

More good news about video gaming, this time from Lifehacker.com:

According to researchers at Oxford University, playing the popular, classic puzzle game Tetris after a traumatic experience could significantly reduce emotional scars. Apparently Tetris — which requires serious brain power on your part — blocks your brain from storing those bad memories. The catch: It needs to be played immediately following the traumatic event, so break out your old Game Boys and stick 'em in your emergency kit.”