Neurologist Alexander Tkachev noted that chess and other games that require thinking are useful mental exercises for middle-aged and elderly people.
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According to him, the player retains his memory of his previous moves, calculates the available options, monitors his opponent's movements, and changes his decision if the situation changes.
He says: "Playing poker adds skills in probabilistic assessment and impulse control. Also, the gathering of people around one table is in itself a social interaction."
He notes that studies have shown that people who played board and card games frequently retained, on average, some cognitive abilities better.
He says: "But it's important not to rush to the conclusion that 'game helps' or 'prevents dementia'. Because most of this data is observational, people with better abilities may simply be more willing to continue playing."
The doctor emphasizes that improving gaming skills does not necessarily mean a similar improvement in memory in everyday life.
He explains: "It is not yet possible to describe preference as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease. At the same time, television series are not considered an enemy of the brain. Following a complex plot, remembering characters, and discussing what is watched all require mental effort."
According to him, however, playing usually requires more active participation, where a person has to make their own decisions, not just observe the decisions of others.
He says: "Therefore, the sound advice is to diversify - play, read, learn new things, socialize, and move around. It is best to choose something interesting that requires reasonable effort, otherwise the useful activity will quickly turn into a boring routine."
According to him, it is good for a person to go for a walk with a partner after playing, rather than sitting for another five hours.
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