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Scientists have found compelling evidence that kids who play video games exhibit higher IQs and sharper cognitive skills compared to their non-gaming peers. A study involving 10,000 Swedish schoolchildren revealed that gamers, on average, score 2.5 IQ points higher than those who don’t play.","A study involving 10,000 Swedish schoolchildren revealed that gamers, on average, score 2.5 IQ points higher than those who don’t play.","So, the next time someone tells you to “stop playing,” you can confidently point to the science. Your brain is leveling up, one game at a time.","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recent research has turned the tables on the old stereotype that video games are a waste of time. 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