Movie goers are up for some good news, watching 3D movies actually exercise the brain and improve short -term functioning at the same rate as brain-training tests. Thus, it promotes brain function and delays brain aging, study claims.
According to a study led by neuroscientists from Goldsmiths University, people who have been watching 3D movies improved cognitive skills compared to those who watch movies in 2D, reports Herald Scotland.
To land to their findings, they analyzed data from 100 people who took part in the experiment. They were asked to watch a 3D movie from Disney entitled, "Big Hero 6". They were grouped into two, one group watched the regular or standard version and the other group watched the RealD or 3D version.
According to the lead researcher, Neuroscientist Patrick Fagan, associate lecturer at Goldsmiths, and Professor Brendan Walker of Thrill Laboratory, they found that when people watch 3D films, it helps in sharpening the brain for a protracted period after the movie leadint to a short-term training for the brain.
Based on a report by 4rfv News, after the participants watched the movie, it was discovered that they experienced 23% increase in cognitive processing and their reaction time improved by about 11%. Furthermore, they found out that after watching the film, the brain was given a boost that can last up to 20 minutes after viewing.
They also added that aside from boosting the training capacity of the bran, the increase of the reaction time was five times higher than those who viewed the 2D version of the movie. After conducting additional routine tests, they found out that there was a 7% increase in engagement when consumers watched a film in 3D version rather than the 2D version.
"These findings are more significant than you might think. It is a fact that people are living longer and there is a noticeable decline in cognitive brain function in old age which can impair future quality of life," Fagan said.
