FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 10, 2024·6 min readBrain Markers Reveal Teens at Risk for Gaming AddictionNew research reveals brain activity patterns that may predict gaming addiction in teens. A study of adolescents aged 10-15 found reduced activity in brain regions linked to decision-making and reward processing in those developing gaming addiction symptoms over four years.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 22, 2022·4 min readCan Gaming ‘Addiction’ Lead to Depression or Aggression in Young People?Gaming addiction does not appear to cause depression or increased aggression in healthy people, but those with underlying depression and aggressive behaviors may turn to gaming as a form of escapism.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 28, 2018·3 min readOnline Gaming Addiction in Men Affects Brain’s Impulse ControlResearchers have identified neurobiological differences in between men and women who are addicted to online gaming.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 3, 2018·3 min readBroadband Internet May Be to Blame For Sleep DeprivationResearchers report those with DSL internet sleep, on average, 25 minutes less than people without DSL. The study also reports those with broadband are significantly less likely to sleep between 7 to 9 hours per night.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 24, 2018·5 min readCould Playing Fortnite Lead to Video Game Addiction? The WHO Says Yes, But Others DisagreeDespite the WHO recently recognizing 'gaming disorder', researchers say only 1% of gamers may fit the criteria for diagnosis. A new paper looks at the positive, and negative, implications of gaming.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 12, 2017·5 min readHeavy Video Game Playing Can Be Part of a Healthy Social LifeA new study reveals heavy video gaming may not result in social anxiety or feelings of loneliness if players are socially engaged in social media or instant messaging.Read More
