These days it can feel like everything we do involves screens. Work, school, and even booking a doctor’s appointment is done online, but many of us, especially those with young children, worry about the effects of extensive screen time on developing brains. A new study from the … [Read more...] about Study sheds new light on the effect of screens on kids’ health and wellbeing
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This joystick helps stroke patients regain muscle strength
Stroke patients who suffer from weakness of muscles in their arms have to perform regular rehabilitative exercises to regain strength in their limbs. In a bid to boost motivation and faster recovery, a team of scientists has found a way to gamify those exercises with the help of … [Read more...] about This joystick helps stroke patients regain muscle strength
This video game enables players to tackle real-world environmental problems
From companies using more recycled materials in their products to corporations increasing their focus on sustainability, and people learning about ways to green up their lifestyle, climate change concerns have become ubiquitous. Now, even video games are joining the climate … [Read more...] about This video game enables players to tackle real-world environmental problems
Nintendo rolls out gaming consoles to hospitalized kids across the US
Hospitalized kids across the country will soon be able to pass the time in a wholesome way thanks to a partnership between Nintendo of America and the Starlight Children’s Foundation, a nonprofit aiming to bring joy to seriously ill children and their families. As part of the … [Read more...] about Nintendo rolls out gaming consoles to hospitalized kids across the US
Oxford study: Playing video games might be good for your mental health
Apart from being a source of entertainment, video gaming can also have a positive influence on your mental health. At least, that’s what a new study from Oxford University has found, in which the researchers used actual gameplay data to analyze players’ wellbeing. The research, … [Read more...] about Oxford study: Playing video games might be good for your mental health