玩電玩可防腦衰 Playing video games can be anti-brain decline

玩電玩可防腦衰 根據大腦細胞萎縮發生的機制，其預防之道，顯然就是反其道而行之：多用腦，不讓它停息而廢退。只要是用腦的活動，都有益處，例如腦力勞動者晚退休，生活中多閱讀，常打麻將，猜字謎，玩樂器，學習外文或新技術等。 電子遊戲真能有益於防止腦功能衰退嗎？答案是肯定的。問題是，電子遊戲機（硬體）種類繁多，遊戲項目（軟件）更多，可以和錄像帶店中提供的各色電影之多比美，讓人眼花撩亂，如何選擇？的確，不是任何電子遊戲都對老人有益。為了做正確的選擇，以下對選擇的原則作一簡介： l按平臺分 玩遊戲必需要有一個適當的平臺。例如打麻將要有一張桌子，跳房子要有一小塊空地等等。電子遊戲的平臺就是一個電子硬體。按硬體的不同，電子遊戲有四種。 一、家用主機（Console）是最常見的遊戲平臺。發展的主力是日本的任天堂。由於電腦技術的進展，平臺能夠提供更真實化的畫面。目前以任天堂Wii型（其發音如讀We），XBOX360和PS3三種最受歡迎，成為家用主機的主力。任天堂Wii型可以利用現成的電視螢光屏放映。實際上它不再是單純的遊戲主機，而成為家庭客廳的多媒體娛樂中心，包括遊戲、視頻、圖片、音樂、網絡等。 二、掌上主機（Handheld）是1980年代末，隨著移動型電子產品，如行動電話的興起而流行起來的。最初的產品無法替換遊戲項目。現在的則像DVD放映機，可以替換遊戲項目，深受玩家的歡迎。目前以任天堂SD型為主力，玩家最多。 三、街機（Arcade）就是流行於街頭的商用遊戲機，其遊戲項目多為青少年所喜愛。 四、個人或辦公室所用的電腦。一般電腦中已安裝有一些遊戲項目，如撲克和骰子。文具店中也有多種項目出售，包括益智類。對家中有電腦而能使用的老人，十分適合。 l按項目性質分 傳統遊戲有很多種。例如桌上玩的有麻將和撲克，地上玩的有跳房子和跳繩，在球場玩的有各種球類。電子遊戲也是這樣，名堂多得不勝枚舉。在選購時，玩家首先要確定，在多種多類的遊戲中，想買甚麼性質的最好。就本文的讀者而言，以幫助老人防止腦力衰退的為主，又要符合自己的興趣，玩起來有味，因此，應當在益智類中選擇。它包括拼字，數字迷宮（所謂數獨Sudoku）等等。此外，桌上類，如撲克、下棋，也比較適合老人，還有偵探故事之類的遊戲，玩家扮演偵探的角色，參加辦案，可以推動玩家使用邏輯和推理，也在候選之列。 ／劉鍾毅 2008-11-09 Playing video games can be anti-brain decline According to the shrinkage of the brain cells took place a mechanism to prevent its way, it is clear that the opposite: to make more use of brain, it does not cease and disuse. As long as it is to use brain activity, the benefits are, for example, mental retirement late in life more read, often playing mahjong, puzzles guess, playing musical instruments, learning a foreign language or new technology. Video games can really benefit the brain to prevent a recession it? The answer is yes. The problem is that video games (hardware) and a large variety of items of the game (software) more, and can be provided by the video store as many colors than the film, dazzled people, how to choose? It is true that video games are not any good for the elderly. In order to make the right choice, on the following principles to make a choice: l according to the sub-platform Play the game must have a suitable platform. For example, should playing mahjong table, hopscotch to have a small piece of open space and so on. Video game platform is an electronic hardware. According to the different hardware, video game four. First, the host of household (Console) is the most common gaming platform. Japan is a major development of Nintendo. Due to the progress of computer technology, the platform can provide more of the true picture. Nintendo Wii to the current type (such as the time of its pronunciation We), XBOX360 and PS3 the most popular of the three has become the main host of household. Nintendo Wii can be used off-the-shelf type of TV show Ying Guangping. In fact, it is no longer a simple game console, and become the family's living room multi-media entertainment centers, including games, video, photos, music, networking and so on. Second, the handheld console (Handheld) is the end of the 1980s, with the mobile electronic products such as mobile phones and the rise of pop up. The initial product can replace Game Project. Now it's like DVD players, the game can be replaced, was welcomed by players. To the current Nintendo-SD for the main players the most. Third, the Arcade (Arcade) is popular in the streets of the commercial game, the game more projects for young people love. Fourth, personal or office computer used. General computer installed in some games, such as poker and dice. There are also a variety of stationery items for sale, including the puzzle. On the family computer and can be used by the elderly, very fit. l In terms of the nature of There are many traditional games. For example, on the table were playing mahjong and poker, playing on the floor of hopscotch and skipping, playing in the stadium were all kinds of ball games. The same is true for electronic games, more than making a list goes on and on. In the purchase, the player must first determine, in a variety of kinds of games, what kind of want to buy the best. This article on the readers, to help the elderly to prevent mental decline mainly, but also in line with their interests, play up Youwei, therefore, should select the type of puzzle. It includes spelling, digital maze (the so-called Sudoku Sudoku), and so on. In addition, the desktop category, such as poker, chess, but also more suitable for the elderly, but also like a detective story of the game, players play the role of the detective, participate in the case, the player can promote the use of logic and reasoning, are also candidates. / Liu Zhong 2008-11-09 View more information, see the World Journal reported that e-ePaper

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