2020
DOI: 10.1590/0004-282x20190187
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Neurology, psychiatry and the chess game: a narrative review

Abstract: The chess game comprises different domains of cognitive function, demands great concentration and attention and is present in many cultures as an instrument of literacy, learning and entertainment. Over the years, many effects of the game on the brain have been studied. Seen that, we reviewed the current literature to analyze the influence of chess on cognitive performance, decision-making process, linking to historical neurological and psychiatric disorders as we describe different diseases related to renowne… Show more

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“…The acupoint Yintang (EX-HN 3) is between the eyebrows [5][6][7]. It is known to have a mentally stabilizing effect in TCM [8,9]. In a systematic review of the effects of acupressure on anxiety, acupuncture and acupressure showed promising results for anxiety relief.…”
Section: Possible Results and Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The acupoint Yintang (EX-HN 3) is between the eyebrows [5][6][7]. It is known to have a mentally stabilizing effect in TCM [8,9]. In a systematic review of the effects of acupressure on anxiety, acupuncture and acupressure showed promising results for anxiety relief.…”
Section: Possible Results and Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In a systematic review of the effects of acupressure on anxiety, acupuncture and acupressure showed promising results for anxiety relief. EX-HN 3 was one of the most commonly used acupoints [8,9]. Yintang is used to improve mental clarity, concentration and cognitive function, soothe emotions and relieve stress, anxiety and agitation [5][6][7][8][9].…”
Section: Possible Results and Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As the COVID-19 pandemic and its prevention measures have drastically reduced social connection and cognitive stimulation [47], the increased engagement in chess (streaming as well as viewing) may be linked to its impact on certain needs that became relevant or increased their relevance due to the pandemic. Chess is an intellectually complex, strategically demanding and highly competitive game [48] with cognitive, social and psychological benefits (see [49] for a broad overview). Aciego et al [50] examined the benefits of playing chess regularly, for its cognitive and socio-emotional enrichment.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Por fim, os fatos apresentados pelos discentes do 10º período apresentaram maior fundamentação teórica, vista pela maior delimitação de possíveis cursos de ação para o problema, indicando os recursos positivos do momento cognitivo (27) -responsável pela reunião de fatos -para o processo de deliberação. O 10º período também culpou (71,4%) o profissional, identificando de maneira coletiva a ausência de assistência ao paciente como problema ético principal; como fatos para a resolução do caso, citaram as Boas Práticas Farmacêuticas ( 21), a Resolução 8.080/1990 (30) e a Atenção Farmacêutica (31) em Farmácia Clínica (32).…”
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