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·January 16, 2017·6 min read

In Teens, Strong Friendships May Mitigate Depression Associated with Excessive Video Gaming

While playing video games for more than four hours a day can increase the risk of depression in teens, researchers report using social media and other online social mediums can help mitigate depressive symptoms.

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·November 5, 2016·4 min read

What Percentage of People Who Play Video Games are Addicted?

A new study attempted to measure the scale of gaming addiction in the general public using the symptoms of 'internet gaming disorder'.

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·October 11, 2016·2 min read

New Online Game Invites Public to Help Fight Alzheimer’s

Citizen scientists can help get involved in finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease by participating in a new online game.

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·October 10, 2016·3 min read

Moderate Video Game Playing Enhances Perception and Attention Skills

A new study reports people who play video games for a few hours a week are able to process visual information more accurately than those who don't.

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·April 25, 2016·3 min read

Link Between ADHD and Video Game Addiction

A new study reports on a link between ADHD and video game addiction in young, single men.

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·March 29, 2016·4 min read

Playing Action Video Games May Increase Capability for a Suicide Attempt

According to a new study, people thinking about suicide who play action video games may be significantly more likely to attempt suicide than those who play other types of video games.

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·December 21, 2015·3 min read

Wired for Gaming: Brain Differences in Compulsive Gamers

A new study reports chronic video game playing is associated with hyperconnectivity between a number of brain networks, and reveals why these brain changes could be both beneficial and harmful.

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·December 8, 2015·3 min read

3D Video Games Can Help Boost Memory Formation

Researchers report playing 3D video games can help boost memory formation.

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·November 17, 2015·3 min read

What’s in a Name? Gaming Names Reveal Lots About the Player’s Personality

According to researchers, the name you choose for your video game avatar reveals a lot about your real world personality.

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·August 13, 2015·3 min read

Playing Tetris Can Block Addiction Cravings

According to a new study, playing puzzle games like Tetris for as little as three minutes at a time can reduce addiction cravings.

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·February 19, 2015·4 min read

Study Finds Helpful Features and Gaps in Digital Games and Learning

A new study reviews how teachers use video games to educate children in the classroom. The report identifies the features teachers find most useful in tracking learning.