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Discussion on: Why do Engineers Play Ping Pong?

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Thanks for your article, Jen.

I found even more proofs:
"In ping pong, we have enhanced motor functions, enhanced strategy functions and enhanced long-term memory functions," explained Dr. Wendy Suzuki, professor of neuroscience and psychology at New York University.
According to Suzuki, table tennis works parts of the brain that are responsible for movement, fine motor skills and strategy -- areas that could be growing stronger with each match. While scientists have yet to study the brain activity of ping pong players, Suzuki believes the game enhances brain function unlike any other sport.

via abcnews

Worked for our team as well. We have built a recreational room where our team members can rest for a while. Since team is relatively young, many colleagues of mine prefer to work at night and stay here, at the office. Funny thing, but occasional games help them to focus more (PPA wrote about this as well). Since, well, it's really hard to work for hours (and I'm talking about ten and even more) on a single task.

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