Can videogames promote emotional intelligence in teenagers?
Study finds video games can be helpful to promote emotional intelligence in adolescents.... Read More...
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Can computer use, crafts and games slow or prevent age-related memory loss?
Middle-aged and older people who stay mentally active have a lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment.... Read More...
Want to boost creativity? Try playing Minecraft
Minecraft and other virtual building games can help improve creativity, a new study reports.... Read More...
Fake news ‘vaccine’ works: ‘Pre-bunking’ game reduces susceptibility to disinformation
A new online game where users take on the role of fake news producers improves people's ability to discern real information from disinformation, irrespective of education, age, cognitive style or political views.... Read More...
Do video games drive obesity?
Study contradicts the popular assumption that video gaming is associated with an increased risk of obesity in children and teenagers. However, researchers did find a small correlation between obesity and adult gamers.... Read More...
Could playing computer games improve your peripheral vision?
Peripheral awareness is improved significantly by playing video games designed around peripheral vision.... Read More...
When does gaming become a problem? New online test predicts risk of gaming disorder
The WHO recently recognized video game addiction as a mental health problem. A new online test can help detect those most at risk of developing gaming disorder. New research suggests personality traits and socioeconomic factors may contribute to gaming disorder.... Read More...
Train your brain to eat less sugar
A new brain training game in which players navigate a grocery store, earning rewards for selecting healthy food options, may help to reduce the desire to give into sugar cravings. Participants who had higher initial preferences for sugary foods lost as much as 3.1% body weight following daily gameplay.... Read More...
Lure of the ‘loot box’ looks a lot like gambling
Loot boxes, a common reward in modern video games, may drive gambling like behaviors in adult gamers, researchers report. ... Read More...
Video Game May Improve Empathy in Middle Schoolers
Researchers report a new video game aimed at middle school children can help boost empathy and prosocial behavior. The study reports children exposed to the game showed greater connectivity between brain networks linked to emotional regulation and perspective taking.... Read More...
Could Playing Fortnite Lead to Video Game Addiction? The WHO Says Yes, But Others Disagree
Despite 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...
Video Game Loot Boxes Similar to Gambling
Researchers say video games that offer loot boxes containing items to give players an advantage increase gambling and risk taking behaviors in adolescents.... Read More...