By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Sep 10 2025 Scientists report that a 12-week gamified exercise program not only sharpened recall but also increased hippocampal volume, pointing to a potential new tool for delaying dementia. Study: Structural brain improvements following individually tailored serious exergame-based training in mild neurocognitive disorders: exploratory randomized controlled trial. Image credit: WHYFRAME/Shutterstock.com A recent study in Alzheimer's