Playing video games is a popular activity people do in their free time. However, video games can have major effects on health. People debate whether these effects are good or bad. Video games can improve children’s learning, health,fine motor and hand-eyecoordination, as well associal skills...
Now, we get it – games are fun, but as parents, you probably wonder about the effects on your kiddos. Well, buckle up because we're diving into the world of video gaming and how it can impact your child's health, education, and social skills. First off, the good stuff. Games can...
For 5 minute periods, they played a typical seated video game or two different active video games. The authors found that using active gaming media results in increases in energy expenditure and heart rate compared with ...
The two-year study, conducted by The University of Auckland, is the world's most comprehensive probe into the health benefits of sustained active video gaming. Active gaming uses wireless technology to connect controllers, motion sensors, cameras and screens, allowing software to respond to the pla...
Pediatricians report that kids with autism and ADHD may be more likely to engage in problematic video game habits that may raise their risk for being addicted to the games. ADHD is the most common mental health disorder for U.S. children, affecting nearly 7 percent of kids between ages 3 ...
Kids playing video games isn't the doom and gloom on their development and growth as previously feared. There are many benefits of playing videos, from cognitive to creative and more—it might even make a fun family activity. For questions about what video games are appropriate for your child...
Kids who play video games regularly have been shown to be better at recalling things from memory and according to Linda Carroll, “Compared to children who didn’t play at all, those who games a few hours a week were better adjusted. They had fewer conduct problems. They were also more ...
Today,many children spend a lot of their free time playing games on the Internet.In the UK,99% of kids aged 8 to 15 play video games every week.This information tells us that the benefits and dangers of video games must be carefully considered. A recent study shows that video games can...
According to Kahn, research has already shown that playing games on Mightier can help children with ADHD. Now it's being used for a wide range of mental health issues. It works by using a heart rate monitor worn on the wrist. When the child's heart rate increases, the game prompts the...
Video games are educational,too.They make kids think in a creative way and they have to move their hands and eyes quickly.This can improve the way that a child's brain works.What's more,video games make children use their imagination.The player has to do many creative things,like drawing...