A person playing a first-person shooter video game like Halo or Unreal Tournament must make decisions quickly. That fast-paced decision-making, it turns out, boosts the player's visual skills but comes at a cost, according ...
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My son began virtual learning when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down our local school system. He is 14 and enjoys school online, so we have continued this. Unfortunately, my son's only extracurricular activities ...
Dec 29, 2021
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(Medical Xpress)—People are quick to point the finger or dismiss the effect of violent video games as a factor in criminal behavior. New evidence from Iowa State researchers demonstrates a link between video games and youth ...
Mar 27, 2013
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Patients are seeking plastic surgery in record numbers, citing their appearance on Zoom as a cause. Of particular concern are noses and wrinkles, according to Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine.
Nov 13, 2020
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A new national study finds that children in the United States with greater screen time usage at ages 9-10 are more likely to gain weight one year later.
Jun 28, 2021
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It may be tempting to let your kids stay up late playing games on their smartphones, but using digital devices before bed may contribute to sleep and nutrition problems in children, according to Penn State College of Medicine ...
Dec 7, 2017
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(HealthDay)—Want to see a temperamental tween or teen act happier?
Aug 16, 2021
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A new study from UBC researchers finds that teens, especially girls, have better mental health when they spend more time taking part in extracurricular activities, like sports and art, and less time in front of screens.
Nov 2, 2020
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The findings by the University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center will be published in the September issue of Pediatrics.
Aug 12, 2013
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You might assume that portraying video games as bad for your health would be as easy as shooting ducks on an old Nintendo.
Oct 29, 2020
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