Watching game shows like ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ can boost cognitive health, say experts
nypost.comAfter summer reruns, game shows will be airing fresh episodes of your favorites this month. Whether it’s watching participants “come on down” on “The Price Is Right,” solving word puzzles on “Wheel of Fortune” with new show host Ryan Seacrest, or proving your trivia smarts against friends and family on “Jeopardy!” — the benefits you’re reaping can go beyond entertainment.
Game shows can boost your problem-solving skills, improve memory and strengthen your mind, according to experts. Here’s more about why watching game shows is truly more than just fun and games.You may not realize it, but when you interact with the game shows you’re watching, your mind is actually processing information and working. “Game shows have a number of cognitively stimulating features that could provide cognitive benefits,” said Glen R.
Finney, M.D., FAAN, a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology.He is also director of the Memory and Cognition Program with Geisinger Health in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
He noted that game shows often require contestants and those playing along at home to pay close attention, to quickly process information provided for the game, and to either problem-solve or recall knowledge, or both, to answer the game show task. “This engages numerous networks in the brain in an engaging and enjoyable way, which also enhances learning,” added Finney.
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