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Psychology & Psychiatry

Smartphone gaming can be harmful for some seeking relief from boredom

Smartphone gaming can be harmful to players who game to escape their negative mood and feelings of boredom, a new study has found.

Jul 21, 2021

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Pediatrics

Study: Kids eat more calories in post-game snacks than they burn during the game

Almost every parent knows the drill: When it's your turn, you bring Capri Suns and Rice Krispies Treats to your child's soccer game as a post-game snack. Whether you're a parent that loves the tradition or despises it, new ...

Feb 26, 2020

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Using virtual reality could make you a better person in real life

If you've ever participated in a virtual reality (VR) experience, you might have found yourself navigating the virtual world as an avatar. If you haven't, you probably recognise the experience from its portrayal in film and ...

Jul 4, 2019

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Health

Could playing computer games improve your peripheral vision?

Playing computer games could help improve people's peripheral vision, new research reveals.

Jun 11, 2019

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Video games could help uncover your hidden talents – and make you happier

If you've ever wondered whether you could make a real contribution to the world but aren't sure you have any really meaningful talents, perhaps you should look at how you play computer games. A growing body of research suggests ...

Feb 21, 2019

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Neuroscience

How the brain suppresses the act of revenge

The desire for revenge can be the consequence of a feeling of anger. But is this the case at the cerebral level? What happens in the human brain when injustice is felt? To answer these questions, researchers from the University ...

Aug 22, 2018

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Virtual reality burger game tests the appetite for playing by the rules

Can you play by the rules and make lots of money or is it worth taking risks? That's the question researchers at the University of Nottingham are asking with a unique virtual reality game.

Jul 2, 2018

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Fortnite gamers are motivated, not addicted

The World Health Organisation officially classifies gaming addiction as a disorder. The recent classification sought to address the growing use of digital technologies where people turn to electronic devices at the expense ...

Jun 26, 2018

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