Podcast, 26 mins
Can gaming actually be good for us?
Could video games actually be good for your brain? Discover how gaming could help us think faster, adapt to change and even protect against cognitive decline.
Part of That's Science!
27 Oct 2026 09:01
Have you been told video games rot your brain? What if cognitive neuroscience proves they actually make your mind more adaptable, fast, and resilient?
From high-stakes decision making to fighting off cognitive decline, video games present some of the most complex stimuli our brains ever encounter. Join us as University of Sheffield researcher Eleanor Hyde talks to us about the potential benefits that gaming has on our brain.
Credits
- Host: G Ryan (Science Communications Student at the University of Sheffield)
- Guest: Eleanor Hyde (PhD Student at the University of Sheffield)
- Podcast Editor: G Ryan (Science Communications Student at the University of Sheffield)
- Video Editor: G Ryan (Science Communications Student at the University of Sheffield)
- Produced by: Shaun Oliver (Marketing and Communications Manager at the University of Sheffield)
- Produced by: G Ryan (Science Communications Student at the University of Sheffield)
- Support from: David Heath (Digital Engagement Officer at the University of Sheffield)
