The research found that people who watched a movie in 3D had improved cognitive¹ skills compared to those who watched it in 2D.

 

The research was led by neuroscientist Dr Patrick Fagan from Goldsmiths University in London.

 

More than 100 people took part in the experiment, where participants watched Disney film Big Hero 6 in either standard format² or RealD 3D.

 

They also carried out a brain-training-style test before and after seeing a segment from the film.

 

The test covered memory, reaction times and cognitive function, and the results were subsequently compared.

 

According to the research, which was carried out in partnership³ with science group Thrill Laboratory, participants experienced a 23 per cent increase in cognitive processing, as well as an 11 per cent increase in reaction times.

 

Dr Fagan said that the results showed enough of an improvement in brain function to suggest that 3D could play a part in improving brain power in the future.

 

'These findings are more significant than you might think,' he said.

 

'It is a fact that people are living longer and there is a noticeable decline in cognitive brain function in old age which can impair⁴ future quality of life.

 

'There has never been a better time to look at ways to improve brain function.

 

'The initial results of this study indicate that 3D films may potentially play a role in slowing this decline.'

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