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- People with brain injury played computer thinking games.
- The games trained memory, attention, and speed skills.
- Scientists used brain scans to see changes clearly.
- They found changes in brain connections and structure.
- Participants completed many game sessions across several weeks.
- Tests showed better memory, attention, and thinking speed.
- The study gives hope for brain recovery now.
- This result may help adults with injuries too.
- More work will check and confirm results later.
Difficult words
- brain injury — harm to the head that affects thinking
- memory — ability to keep and recall information
- attention — ability to focus on things
- brain scan — medical picture of the inside of the headbrain scans
- connection — links between parts that join or work togetherconnections
- recovery — process of getting better after illness or harm
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Discussion questions
- Have you played computer thinking games?
- Would you try games to help your memory or attention?
- Do you think these games can help adults with injuries?
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