Can playing chess or go sharpen your mind? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06281652

Summary

This study tested whether learning to play the board games Go or Chess could help improve thinking skills in people with early memory problems. 80 participants were assigned to learn one game, both games, or be in a control group for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in memory, attention, quality of life, and mood to see if playing these games made a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori

    Monza, Lombardy, 20900, Italy

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