Psychology & Psychiatry
Brains of compulsive video gamers may be 'wired' differently
(HealthDay)—The brains of compulsive video game players may be "wired" differently, new research suggests.
Jan 11, 2016
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Addiction
Wired for gaming: Brain differences in compulsive video game players
Brain scans from nearly 200 adolescent boys provide evidence that the brains of compulsive video game players are wired differently. Chronic video game play is associated with hyperconnectivity between several pairs of brain ...
Dec 21, 2015
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Health
How e-health applications can boost health literacy and improve quality of care among the elderly
Growing demand for elderly e-health applications – the delivery of healthcare and services by electronic means – and m-health applications – the delivery of healthcare services via mobile communication devices such ...
Dec 16, 2015
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Neuroscience
Playing 3-D video games can boost memory formation, study finds
Don't put that controller down just yet. Playing three-dimensional video games - besides being lots of fun - can boost the formation of memories, according to University of California, Irvine neurobiologists.
Dec 8, 2015
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Neuroscience
'Connector hubs' are the champions of brain coordination
Swinging a bat at a 90-mph fastball requires keen visual, cognitive and motor skills. But how do diverse brain networks coordinate well enough to hit the ball?
Nov 24, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Parents influence children's play of violent video games, according to new study
Parents who are more anxious and emotional can impact the amount of violent video games their children play, according to new consumer research from Iowa State University. The study is published in the Journal of Consumer ...
Oct 7, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What types of video games improve brain function?
From "brain games" designed to enhance mental fitness, to games used to improve real-world problems, to games created purely to entertain, today's video games can have a variety of potential impacts on the brain. A new article ...
Oct 1, 2015
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Pediatrics
Guide aims to help parents set boundaries for kids and devices
First there was too much TV, then computer and video-gaming addictions. Today, the proliferation of smart screens gives kids a three-in-one box, portable enough to be watched from anywhere, out of sight of watchful parents.
Sep 16, 2015
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Health
Video game warnings fall far short in rating tobacco content
Video games are not adequately rated for tobacco content, according to a new UC San Francisco study that found video gamers are being widely exposed to tobacco imagery.
Sep 14, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research reveals link between age and opinions about video games
The older the clinician, the more likely they are to think playing video games leads to violent behavior, according to new research published in Computers in Human Behavior.
Aug 19, 2015
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